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Definitions for polyvalent
ˌpɒl iˈveɪ lənt, pəˈlɪv ə ləntpo·ly·va·lent
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Princeton's WordNet
polyvalentadjective
containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen
"a polyvalent vaccine"
polyvalent, multivalentadjective
having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher
Wiktionary
polyvalentadjective
multivalent; having a number of different forms, purposes, meanings, aspects or principles.
polyvalentadjective
Having a high valence, especially more than three
polyvalentadjective
Having multiple valencies
polyvalentadjective
Containing antibodies to more than one kind of pathogen
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polyvalent
Polyvalent is a term used in various fields to denote something that has multiple values, functions, or facets. This term is often used in chemistry to describe an element or compound with multiple valencies, or in biology to refer to an antiserum or antibody that can neutralize multiple antigens or toxins.
Webster Dictionary
Polyvalentadjective
multivalent
Etymology: [Poly- + L. valens, p. pr. See Valent.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of polyvalent in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of polyvalent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of polyvalent in a Sentence
Anamodernism insists on a polyvalent synthesis of -isms, more precisely in their introduction into a system of values, which as elements can be used and revalidated.
Sabism is a dualism and a polyvalent sign of ambivalence, bipolarity and synthesis.
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