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-valent

 
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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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Main Entry: va·lent
Pronunciation: 'vA-l&nt
Function: adjective
: having valence valent titanium> —usuallyused in combination valent> valent>
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-valent suff.
Having a specified valence or valences: polyvalent.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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