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univalent

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WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
adj. used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis; "a univalent chromosome" [ant: bivalent , multivalent ] having a valence of 1 [syn: monovalent ] [ant: polyvalent ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Univalent \U*niv"a*lent\, a. [Uni- + L. valens, -entis, p. pr. See Valence .] (Chem.) Having a valence of one; capable of combining with, or of being substituted for, one atom of hydrogen; monovalent; -- said of certain atoms and radicals.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Univalent may refer to: Univalent function – a concept in mathematics; Valence (chemistry) .

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
a. 1 (context chemistry English) Having a valence of 1, or having only one valence. 2 (context genetics English) Of, or relating to, a chromosome that is not paired with its homologous chromosome during synapsis. 3 (label en complex analysis of a (holomorphic) ...