trivalent

American  

[trahy-vey-luhnt, triv-uh-luhnt] / traɪˈveɪ lənt, ˈtrɪv ə lənt /

adjective

1. Chemistry. having a valence of three.

2. Immunology. having three binding sites, as certain antigens.

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trivalent British  

/ ˈtrɪvələnt, traɪˈveɪlənt /

adjective

1. having a valency of three

2. having three valencies

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trivalent Scientific  

/ trī-vā′lənt /

1. Chemistry Having a valence of 3.

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Other Word Forms

• trivalence noun
• trivalency noun

Etymology

Origin of trivalent

1865–70; tri- + -valent ( def. )

Example Sentences

Chromium 3, or trivalent chromium, is naturally found in soil, and is usually far less toxic than chromium 6.

From Los Angeles Times

Divalent chromium has the same number of unpaired electrons as trivalent manganese, the chromophore responsible for the intense color of YInMn blue, which Subramanian's team discovered 15 years ago.

From Science Daily

The groundbreaking trivalent vaccine has shown complete protection with no trace of virus in the lungs, marking a significant step toward a universal vaccine for coronaviruses.

From Science Daily

U.S. flu vaccines are likely to move from quadrivalent to trivalent due to a change in circulating influenza viruses, says a University of Michigan researcher.

From Science Daily

The eradication campaign originally relied on a “trivalent” OPV against the three poliovirus types.

From Science Magazine