multivalent
[ muhl-ti-vey-luhnt, muhl-tiv-uh-luhnt ]
/ ˌmʌl tɪˈveɪ lənt, mʌlˈtɪv ə lənt /
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adjective
Chemistry. having a valence of three or higher.
Immunology.
- containing several kinds of antibody.
- pertaining to an antibody that contains many antigen-binding sites.
- pertaining to an antibody that has many determinants.
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OTHER WORDS FROM multivalent
mul·ti·va·lence, nounWords nearby multivalent
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Example sentences from the Web for multivalent
Where he sees lack of narrative, I find the opposite—narrative in all its multivalent forms.
With these salts the full effect of multivalent anions is not attained, so that somewhat strong solutions are necessary.
Animal Proteins|Hugh Garner BennettThus, suitable stripping agents for chrome leather would be the alkali salts of organic acids (especially if multivalent).
Animal Proteins|Hugh Garner BennettDevelopment of a multivalent antivenin for the family Crotalidae.
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Derived forms of multivalent
multivalency, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for multivalent
multivalent
[ mŭl′tĭ-vā′lənt ]
adj.
Polyvalent.
Of or relating to the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis.
Having several sites of attachment for an antibody or antigen.
Having various meanings or values.
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mul′ti•va′lence n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for multivalent
multivalent
[ mŭl′tĭ-vā′lənt, mŭl-tĭv′ə-lənt ]
Polyvalent.
Relating to the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis.
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