"valence" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

tells us about:
- univalent - used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis
- bivalent, double - used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
- multivalent - used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis
- monovalent - containing only one kind of antibody
- polyvalent - containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen
referred to in: biological science, biology - the science that studies living organisms

is a type of: power, powerfulness - possession of controlling influence

same as: valency
tells us about:
- monovalent, univalent - having a valence of 1
- multivalent, polyvalent - having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher
referred to in: chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions

is a type of: power, powerfulness - possession of controlling influence

subtypes: covalence, covalency - valence characterized by the sharing of electrons in a chemical compound; the number of pairs of electrons an atom can share

same as: valency