bivalent, double
(adjective) used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
bivalent, divalent
(adjective) having a valence of two or having two valences
Source: WordNet® 3.1
bivalent (comparative more bivalent, superlative most bivalent)
(chemistry) Having a valence of 2; having two ligands
(genetics) Of, or relating to a pair of homologous synapsed chromosomes that occur during meiosis.
(of a vaccine) Protecting against two different viruses.
bivalent (plural bivalents)
(genetics) Any bivalent chromosome.
Source: Wiktionary
Biv"a*lent, a. Etym: [L. bis twice + valens, p. pr. See Valence.] (Chem.)
Definition: Equivalent in combining or displacing power to two atoms of hydrogen; dyad.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
24 November 2024
(noun) a person (usually but not necessarily a woman) who is thoroughly disliked; “she said her son thought Hillary was a bitch”
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