Definition of DIVALENT

divalent

Plural: divalents

Adjective

  • Having a valence of two; capable of forming two chemical bonds.
  • having a valence of two or having two valences

Adj

  • Having an atomic valence of 2.
  • Having a vaccine valence of 2.

Noun

  • Any divalent substance.

Examples

  • The DIVALENT letter ’U’ always pairs well with ’Q’, creating powerful word connections.

Origin / Etymology

From di- + valent.

Synonyms

bivalent

Scrabble Score: 12

divalent: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
divalent: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
divalent: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

divalent: valid Words With Friends Word