Definition of POLYVALENCE

polyvalence

Plural: polyvalences

Noun

  • (chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two
  • (toxicology) the state of being capable of counteracting more than one toxin or antigen or kind of microorganism
  • The state of being polyvalent.
  • Congruence with polyvalency.
  • A quality of music that is played in more than one harmonic function in the same key.

Origin / Etymology

From poly- + valence.

Scrabble Score: 21

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

Words With Friends Score: 26

polyvalence: valid Words With Friends Word