-valent
a combining form with the meanings “having a valence” (quadrivalent), “having h-m-logous chromosomes” (univalent), “having antibodies” (multivalent), of the number specified by the initial element.
-valent
/ˈveɪlənt/
adjective, combining form
(chem) having a specified valency bivalent, trivalent
word origin
c19: from latin valentia; see valency
-valent suff.
having a specified valence or valences: polyvalent.
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