divalent

[ dahy-vey-luhnt ]

adjectiveChemistry.
  1. having a valence of two, as the ferrous ion, Fe++.

Origin of divalent

1
First recorded in 1865–70; di-1 + -valent

Other words from divalent

  • di·va·lence, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for divalent

divalent

/ (daɪˈveɪlənt, ˈdaɪˌveɪ-) /


adjectivechem
  1. having a valency of two

  2. having two valencies

  • Abbreviation: bivalent

Derived forms of divalent

  • divalency, noun

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