trivalent
[ trahy-vey-luhnt, triv-uh-luhnt ]
/ traɪˈveɪ lənt, ˈtrɪv ə lənt /
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adjective
Chemistry. having a valence of three.
Immunology. having three binding sites, as certain antigens.
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OTHER WORDS FROM trivalent
tri·va·lence, tri·va·len·cy, nounWords nearby trivalent
triumvir, triumvirate, triune, triunitarian, triunity, trivalent, trivalve, Trivandrum, trivet, trivia, trivial
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British Dictionary definitions for trivalent
trivalent
/ (traɪˈveɪlənt, ˈtrɪvələnt) /
adjective chem
having a valency of three
having three valencies
Also: tervalent
Derived forms of trivalent
trivalency, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for trivalent
trivalent
[ trī-vā′lənt ]
adj.
Having valence 3.
Other words from trivalent
tri•va′lence null n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for trivalent
trivalent
[ trī-vā′lənt ]
Chemistry Having a valence of 3.
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