Definitions for: 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"

Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: monovalent

Antonyms: bivalent, double, multivalent, polyvalent

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