divalent

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English

Etymology

From di- +‎ valent.

Pronunciation

Adjective

divalent (not comparable)

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  1. (chemistry) Having an atomic valence of 2.
  2. (medicine) Having a vaccine valence of 2.

Derived terms

Noun

divalent (plural divalents)

  1. (chemistry) Any divalent substance.

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