trivalent
Etymology

From tri- + -valent.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /traɪˈveɪlənt/
Adjective

trivalent (not comparable)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) Having a valence of three.
  2. (of a vaccine) Protecting against three different (usually flu) viruses.
Translations Noun

trivalent (plural trivalents)

  1. (genetics) Any trivalent chromosome



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