POLYVALENCE
polyvalence, polyvalency
(noun) (toxicology) the state of being capable of counteracting more than one toxin or antigen or kind of microorganism
polyvalence, polyvalency, multivalence, multivalency
(noun) (chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
polyvalence (countable and uncountable, plural polyvalences)
(countable) The state of being polyvalent.
(countable) Congruence with polyvalency.
(uncountable, music) A quality of music that is played in more than one harmonic function in the same key.
Source: Wiktionary
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(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
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