Definition of POLYVALENCY

polyvalency

Plural: polyvalencies

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
  • polyvalence

Origin / Etymology

From poly- + valency.

Scrabble Score: 24

polyvalency: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
polyvalency: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
polyvalency: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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