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polyvalent
adj. having more than one valence (Chemistry)


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Polyvalent
Polyvalent is a synonym for multivalent and denotes something which has many values, meanings or appeals. The metaphoric origin of is derived from valency in chemistry and by metaphoric attribution, may now a "subtle, polyvalent allegory".Specific uses may refer to:PolysemyPolyvalent symbols are those that have multiple, often esoteric, meaningsA polyvalent vaccine - a vaccine that can vaccinate a person against more than one strain of a diseaseAntivenins are classified as polyvalent when they are effective against a range of species, or several different species at the same time
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polyvalent
Adjective
1. containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen; "a polyvalent vaccine"
(antonym) monovalent
(attribute) valence, valency
(classification) immunology
2. having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher
(synonym) multivalent
(antonym) monovalent, univalent
(attribute) valence, valency
(classification) chemistry, chemical science


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polyvalent
adj. multipurpose, polyvalent

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Polyvalent
(a.)
Multivalent.
  

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