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 Definitions of polyvalent  [ˌpɒl iˈveɪ lənt, pəˈlɪv ə lənt]  

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Definition of 'polyvalent' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) polyvalent
Chem. having more than one valence.

2.  polyvalent
(of an immune serum) containing several antibodies, each capable of reacting with a specific antigen.

Etymology:  (1880–85)

Definition of 'polyvalent' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) polyvalent
containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen
"a polyvalent vaccine"

2. (adj) polyvalent, multivalent
having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher


Definition of 'polyvalent' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) polyvalent
multivalent



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