Univalent
//ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt// adj, noun
adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any univalent chromosome.
Adjective
- 1 Having an atomic valence of 1, or having only one valence. not-comparable
- 2 Having a vaccine valence of 1. not-comparable
- 3 Of, or relating to, a chromosome that is not paired with its homologous chromosome during synapsis. not-comparable
- 4 (Holomorphic and) injective. not-comparable
Adjective
- 1 having a valence of 1 wordnet
- 2 used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsEtymology
From uni- + -valent.
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