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univalent
[ yoo-nuh-vey-luhnt, yoo-niv-uh- ]
/ ˌyu nəˈveɪ lənt, yuˈnɪv ə- /
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adjective
Chemistry. having a valence of one; monovalent.
Genetics. (of a chromosome) single; unpaired; not possessing or joining its homologous chromosome in synapsis.
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Words nearby univalent
unity, unity of interest, unity ticket, univ., univalence, univalent, univalve, univariate, universal, universal affirmative, universal beam
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British Dictionary definitions for univalent
univalent
/ (ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt, juːˈnɪvələnt) /
adjective
(of a chromosome during meiosis) not paired with its homologue
chem another word for monovalent
Derived forms of univalent
univalency, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for univalent
univalent
[ yōō′nĭ-vā′lənt ]
adj.
Having valence 1.
Having only one valence.
Of or relating to a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis.
n.
A univalent chromosome.
Other words from univalent
u′ni•va′lence null n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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Scientific definitions for univalent
univalent
[ yōō′nĭ-vā′lənt ]
Having a valence of 1.
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