 bivalent |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] (chemistry) having a valence of two or having two valences | |
| Synonyms: | divalent | |
| Related terms: | chemistry valence valence | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] (genetics) used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis | |
| Synonyms: | double | |
| Related terms: | univalent multivalent genetics valence | |
