Divalent
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /daɪˈveɪlənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Divalent is an adjective meaning (chemistry) Having an atomic valence of 2.
Meaning
(chemistry) Having an atomic valence of 2.
More Meanings
- (medicine) Having a vaccine valence of 2.
- (chemistry) Any divalent substance.
Word Forms
- divalents
Synonyms for divalent
Depending on context, synonyms include bivalent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bivalent, mono, cations, pentavalent, hexavalent, monovalent.
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