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bivalent.

Having a valence of 2; having two ligands.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/baɪˈveɪlənt//ˈbɪvələnt/
  1. Having a valence of 2; having two ligands.

    physical
  2. Of, or relating to a pair of homologous synapsed chromosomes that occur during meiosis.

  3. Of a vaccine, protecting against two different viruses.

Where this word comes from

From bi- + -valent. Compare ambivalent.

noun/baɪˈveɪlənt//ˈbɪvələnt/
  1. Any bivalent chromosome.

Where this word comes from

From bi- + -valent. Compare ambivalent.

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