polyvalent

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English

Etymology

poly- +‎ -valent

Adjective

polyvalent (comparative more polyvalent, superlative most polyvalent)

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  1. Multivalent; having a number of different forms, purposes, meanings, aspects or principles.
  2. (chemistry) Having a high valence, especially more than three.
  3. (chemistry) Having multiple valencies.
  4. (biology) Containing antibodies to more than one kind of pathogen.

Derived terms

French

Etymology

From poly- and -valent

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɔ.li.va.lɑ̃/
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Adjective

polyvalent (feminine polyvalente, masculine plural polyvalents, feminine plural polyvalentes)

  1. versatile, multipurpose; that has various uses, functions, or capacities

Noun

polyvalent m (plural polyvalents, feminine polyvalente)

  1. an employee who carries out various different functions

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