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multivalent
CIDE DICTIONARY
multivalent, a. [Multi- + L. valens, p. pr. See Valence.].
- Having a valence greater than one, as silicon. [1913 Webster]
- Having multiple antigen-binding sites; -- of antibody molecules. [PJC]
- Containing several types of antibody, to protect against more than one disease; polyvalent; -- of vaccines. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
multivalent, adj. Chem.
1 having a valency of more than two.
2 having a variable valency.
1 having a valency of more than two.
2 having a variable valency.
Derivative
multivalency n.
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