polyvalent
adj.
having more than one valence (Chemistry)
Polyvalent
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
polyvalent
adj.
multipurpose, polyvalent
Polyvalent
(a.)
Multivalent.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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