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.

Derived terms

Noun

divalent (plural divalents)

  1. (chemistry) Any divalent substance.

See also