BIVALENT
(adj., noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Bivalent.
Bivalent - as an adjective
Used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
doubleAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
multivalentunivalentBivalent - as a noun
Any bivalent chromosome.
Example Sentences
"The bivalent vaccine offers protection against two strains of the flu."
"In chemistry, a bivalent ion has a charge of +2."
"The bivalent poliovirus vaccine is used to immunize against two types of polio."
"The bivalent chromosome consists of two homologous chromatids."
"The bivalent gene is responsible for the inheritance of two different traits."
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Is BIVALENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bivalent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BIVALENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is BIVALENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bivalent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBIVALENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
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Valid WordBIVALENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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