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-valent

 
a combining form with the meanings “having a valence” (quadrivalent), “having homologous chromosomes” (univalent), “having antibodies” (multivalent), of the number specified by the initial element.
Origin:
< L valent- (s. of valēns, prp. of valēre to be strong); see equivalent
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-valent  
suff.   Having a specified valence or valences: polyvalent.


[From valence.]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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