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Definition of Trivalent

1. Adjective. Having a valence of three.

Definition of Trivalent

1. a. Having a valence of three; capable of being combined with, substituted for, or compared with, three atoms of hydrogen; -- said of triad atoms or radicals; thus, nitrogen is trivalent in ammonia.

Definition of Trivalent

1. Adjective. (inorganic chemistry) having a valence of 3 ¹

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Definition of Trivalent

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Trivalent

1. Having a valence of three. Origin: L. Valens = powerful This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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