divalent

[ dahy-vey-luhnt ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

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

divalent

/ ˈdaɪˌveɪ-; daɪˈveɪlənt /

adjective

1. having a valency of two
2. having two valencies

Derived Forms

• diˈvalency, noun

Other Words From

• di·valence noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of divalent¹

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

Example Sentences

Univalent hydrogen and divalent oxygen will then have the symbols H- and -O-.

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In the divalent oxygen we meet with the modification called ozone, which, although unstable, changes but slowly into oxygen.

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A divalent element, on the other hand, will combine with two atoms of a univalent element.

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Silver acts as a univalent element and calcium as a divalent element in the formation of their respective nitrates and chlorides.

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The elements are divalent in almost all of their compounds, and these compounds in solution give simple, divalent, colorless ions.

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