-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.

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Origin of -valent

< Latin valent- (stem of valēns, present participle of valēre to be strong); see equivalent

Words nearby -valent

-uret, -uretic, -urgy, -uria, -uronic, -valent, -ville, -viridae, -virinae, -virus, -visaged
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British Dictionary definitions for -valent

-valent
/ (ˈveɪlənt) /

adjective, combining form

chem having a specified valencybivalent; trivalent

Word Origin for -valent

C19: from Latin valentia; see valency
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Medical definitions for -valent

-valent

suff.

Having a specified valence or valences:polyvalent.
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