Bivalent — synonyms, bivalent antonyms, definition

1. bivalent (Adjective)

2 synonyms
divalent double
2 antonyms
multivalent univalent
2 definitions

bivalent (Adjective) — (chemistry) having a valence of two or having two valences. ex. "This can be explained by a lower total coordination of the bivalent atoms"

bivalent (Adjective) — (genetics) used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis.

2 see also
valence valency