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univalent

[yoo-nuh-vey-luh nt, yoo-niv-uh-]
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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.

Nearby words

  1. unity of interest,
  2. unity ticket,
  3. univ,
  4. univ.,
  5. univalence,
  6. univalve,
  7. univariate,
  8. universal,
  9. universal affirmative,
  10. universal beam

Origin of univalent

First recorded in 1865–70; uni- + -valent
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British Dictionary definitions for univalent

univalent

adjective

(of a chromosome during meiosis) not paired with its homologue
chem another word for monovalent
Derived Formsunivalency, noun
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Medicine 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.
Related formsu′ni•va′lence null n.
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Science definitions for univalent

univalent

[yōō′nĭ-vā′lənt]

Having a valence of 1.
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