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bivalent

adj
/baɪˈveɪlənt/

Etymology

From bi- + -valent. Compare ambivalent.

Definitions

  1. Having a valence of 2

    Having a valence of 2; having two ligands

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

  3. Protecting against two different viruses.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. Any bivalent chromosome.

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Derived

bivalence, bivalency, bivalently, homobivalent, interbivalent, intrabivalent, midbivalent, pseudobivalent

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