multivalent
[muhl-ti-vey-luh nt, muhl-tiv-uh-luh nt]
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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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Origin of multivalent
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Examples from the Web for multivalent
Where he sees lack of narrative, I find the opposite—narrative in all its multivalent forms.
Thus, suitable stripping agents for chrome leather would be the alkali salts of organic acids (especially if multivalent).
Animal Proteins|Hugh Garner BennettWith these salts the full effect of multivalent anions is not attained, so that somewhat strong solutions are necessary.
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multivalent
adjective
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multivalent
1874, from multi- + -valent, from Latin valentem, present participle of valere "be worth" (see valiant).
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multivalent
[mŭl′tĭ-vā′lənt]
adj.
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