polyvalent

Adjective

Meaning

Multivalent.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

multivalent comprehensive versatile all-purpose general-purpose multipurpose polyvalence polybasic polyfunctional multi-purpose mixed-use multifunctional multivalued multi-valued polyhydric
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Antonyms

monovalent specific monatomic univalent bivalent especially fitted for
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Examples

a polyvalent vaccine Source: Internet

On the other hand, when monovalent ions, such as sodium, invade and displace the polyvalent cations, they weaken the positive charges on the edges, while the negative surface charges are relatively strengthened. Source: Internet

Valence Vaccines may be monovalent (also called univalent) or multivalent (also called polyvalent). Source: Internet

In contrast, a group of antibodies can be called polyvalent (or unspecific) if they have affinity for various antigens or microorganisms. Source: Internet

The clay particles contain polyvalent cations which give the faces of clay layers localized negative charges. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

polyvagal polyvalence polyvalency polyvalently polyvalerolactone polyvaline