Trivalent

//traɪˈveɪlənt// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any trivalent chromosome
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having a valence of three. not-comparable
  2. 2
    Protecting against three different (usually flu) viruses. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    having a valence of three wordnet

Example

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"But the World Health Organization's Roland Sutter says that the triple, or 'trivalent' vaccine is, in effect, overkill."

Etymology

From tri- + -valent.

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