Definition of Polyvalency

1. Noun. (chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two.

Exact synonyms: Multivalence, Multivalency, Polyvalence
Generic synonyms: State
Category relationships: Chemical Science, Chemistry
Derivative terms: Multivalent, Multivalent, Polyvalent, Polyvalent

2. Noun. (toxicology) the state of being capable of counteracting more than one toxin or antigen or kind of microorganism.
Exact synonyms: Polyvalence
Generic synonyms: State
Category relationships: Toxicology
Derivative terms: Polyvalent, Polyvalent

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polyvalency

polyunsaturated fat
polyunsaturated fatty acid
polyurethane
polyurethanes
polyurethanes
polyurethane foam
polyuria
polyuria
polyurias
polyuria test
polyuric
polyuridylic acid
polyuronides
polyvalence
polyvalences
polyvalency (current term)
polyvalent
polyvalent
polyvalent allergy
polyvalent antiserum
polyvalent serum
polyvalent vaccine
polyvidone
polyvinyl
polyvinyl
polyvinyl-formaldehyde
polyvinylpyridine n-oxide
polyvinylpyrrolidone
polyvinylpyrrolidone-iodine complex
polyvinyl acetate

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