BIVALENTS

Noun

bivalents

plural of bivalent

Source: Wiktionary


BIVALENT

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



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