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divalent
[ dahy-vey-luhnt ]
/ daɪˈveɪ lənt /
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adjective Chemistry.
having a valence of two, as the ferrous ion, Fe++.
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OTHER WORDS FROM divalent
di·va·lence, nounWords nearby divalent
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British Dictionary definitions for divalent
divalent
/ (daɪˈveɪlənt, ˈdaɪˌveɪ-) /
adjective chem
having a valency of two
having two valencies
Abbreviation: bivalent
Derived forms of divalent
divalency, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for divalent
divalent
[ dī-vā′lənt ]
adj.
Bivalent.
Other words from divalent
di•va′lence null n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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