divalent

English

Etymology

From di- +‎ valent.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /daɪˈveɪlənt/

Adjective

divalent (not comparable)

1. (chemistry) Having an atomic valence of 2.
2. (medicine) Having a vaccine valence of 2.

Noun

divalent (plural divalents)

1. (chemistry) Any divalent substance.

See also

• bivalent