univalent

[ yoo-nuh-vey-luh nt, yoo-niv-uh- ]

/ ˌyu nəˈveɪ lənt, yuˈnɪv ə- /

adjective

Chemistry. having a valence of one; monovalent.

Genetics. (of a chromosome) single; unpaired; not possessing or joining its homologous chromosome in synapsis.

Words nearby univalent

unity, unity of interest, unity ticket, univ., univalence, univalent, univalve, univariate, universal, universal affirmative, universal beam

Origin of univalent

First recorded in 1865–70; uni- + -valent

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Examples from the Web for univalent

Monoxide, mo-nok′sīd, n. an oxide containing a single oxygen atom in combination with two univalent atoms or one bivalent atom.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M)|Various
In one series the metals are univalent and the salts have formulas like those of the sodium salts.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry|William McPherson
Silver acts as a univalent element and calcium as a divalent element in the formation of their respective nitrates and chlorides.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry|William McPherson
These compounds, when dissolved in water, dissociate in such a way as to form simple, univalent metallic ions which are colorless.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry|William McPherson

As will be shown later in the chapter, the group NH4 in this compound acts as a univalent radical and is known as ammonium.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry|William McPherson

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, noun

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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.

Scientific definitions for univalent

univalent

[ yōō′nĭ-vā′lənt ]

Having a valence of 1.