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Definitions for polyvalency
po·ly·va·len·cy
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Princeton's WordNet
polyvalence, polyvalency, multivalence, multivalencynoun
(chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two
polyvalence, polyvalencynoun
(toxicology) the state of being capable of counteracting more than one toxin or antigen or kind of microorganism
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polyvalency
Polyvalency refers to the ability or capacity of an atom, molecule, or other entity to combine or interact with multiple other entities at the same time. This often refers to the ability to form multiple chemical bonds or interactions. It is often used in fields such as chemistry, biochemistry, and nanotechnology. In immunology, it refers to the ability of an antigen to react with multiple antibodies, or vice versa.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of polyvalency in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of polyvalency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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