trivalent
Americanadjective
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Chemistry. having a valence of three.
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Immunology. having three binding sites, as certain antigens.
adjective
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having a valency of three
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having three valencies
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of trivalent
1865–70; tri- + -valent ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Chromium 3, or trivalent chromium, is naturally found in soil, and is usually far less toxic than chromium 6.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2025
Someday, a trivalent vaccine could comprise a routine part of people's medical treatment.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 1, 2024
“What is the trivalent vaccine? I have received the original Moderna vaccines plus boosters. Do I need a trivalent booster now? I am 75 and have several medical issues.”
From Washington Post ● Mar. 2, 2023
Quad is associated with about the same array of side effects as the older trivalent vaccine.
From Slate ● Oct. 4, 2021
When therefore we say that "the nitrogen atom is trivalent," we sum up a large amount of knowledge which has been gained by laborious experiment.
From Heroes of Science Chemists by M. M. Pattison (Matthew Moncrieff Pattison) Muir
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