POLYVALENT

polyvalent, multivalent

(adjective) having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher

polyvalent

(adjective) containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen; “a polyvalent vaccine”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

polyvalent (comparative more polyvalent, superlative most polyvalent)

Multivalent; having a number of different forms, purposes, meanings, aspects or principles.

(chemistry) Having a high valence, especially more than three.

(chemistry) Having multiple valencies.

(biology) Containing antibodies to more than one kind of pathogen.

Source: Wiktionary


Po*lyv"a*lent, a. Etym: [Poly- + L. valens, p. pr. See Valent.] (Chem.)

Definition: Multivalent.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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