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Univalent

Univalent Meaning & Definition
Univalent Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Univalent?

[adj] (chemistry) having a valence of 1
[adj] (genetics) used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis; "a univalent chromosome"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Univalent: monovalent

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Univalent In Webster's Dictionary

\U*niv"a*lent\, a. [Uni- + L. valens, -entis, p. pr. See {Valence}.] (Chem.) Having a valence of one; capable of combining with, or of being substituted for, one atom of hydrogen; monovalent; -- said of certain atoms and radicals.

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