Definitions for: Bivalent


[adj] (genetics) used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
[adj] (chemistry) having a valence of two or having two valences



Webster (1913) Definition: Biv"a*lent, a. [L. bis twice + valens, p. pr. See
Valence.] (Chem.)
Equivalent in combining or displacing power to two atoms of
hydrogen; dyad.

Synonyms: divalent, double

Antonyms: multivalent, univalent

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