bivalent en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈbɪvələnt/
- /baɪˈveɪlənt/
Etymology
From bi- + -valent. Compare ambivalent.
Meanings
- (physical) Having a valence of 2; having two ligands.
- Of, or relating to a pair of homologous synapsed chromosomes that occur during meiosis.
- Of a vaccine, protecting against two different viruses.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more bivalent | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most bivalent | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Deriveds
bivalency · bivalently · intrabivalent · interbivalent · homobivalent · midbivalent · bivalence · pseudobivalent
Relateds
Translations (2)
pl dwuwartościowy (having a valence of 2) · cs dvojmocný (having a valence of 2)