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UNIVALENT

(adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Univalent.

Univalent - as an adjective

Used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis

Example: "A univalent chromosome"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
bivalentmultivalent

Having a valence of 1

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
monovalent

Univalent - as a noun

Any univalent chromosome.

Example Sentences

"The univalent vaccine was effective in preventing the spread of the disease."
"The univalent molecule had a single binding site for the receptor."
"The univalent ion had a positive charge of +1."
"The univalent antibody targeted a specific antigen."
"The univalent metal ion contributed to the conductivity of the solution."
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Word Game Points

Is UNIVALENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, univalent is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UNIVALENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is UNIVALENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, univalent is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UNIVALENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is UNIVALENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, univalent is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UNIVALENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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