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divalent

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di⋅va⋅lent

  [dahy-vey-luhnt]
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–adjective Chemistry.
having a valence of two, as the ferrous ion, Fe++.
Origin:
1865–70; di- 1 + -valent

Related forms:
di⋅va⋅lence, noun
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di·va·lent   (dī-vā'lənt)   
adj.  Having a valence of 2.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: di·va·lent
Pronunciation: (')dI-'vA-l&nt
Function: adjective
: having a chemical valence of two <divalentcalcium>; also : bonded to two other atoms or groups divalent methylene group>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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divalent di·va·lent (dī-vā'lənt)
adj.
Bivalent.

di·va'lence or di·va'len·cy n.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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