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Trivalent

Triv′a-lent

,
Adj.
[Pref.
tri-
+ L.
valens
,
-entis
, p. pr. See
Valence
.]
(Chem.)
Having a valence of three; capable of being combined with, substituted for, or compared with, three atoms of hydrogen; – said of triad atoms or radicals; thus, nitrogen is trivalent in ammonia.

Definition 2024


trivalent

trivalent

English

Adjective

trivalent (not comparable)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) having a valence of 3

Noun

trivalent (plural trivalents)

  1. (genetics) Any trivalent chromosome

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Pronunciation

Adjective

trivalent m (feminine singular trivalente, masculine plural trivalents, feminine plural trivalentes)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) trivalent