| 释义 |
bi-bivalent in American English (ˌbaɪbaɪˈveɪlənt) adjective Chemistry separating into two bivalent ions said of electrolytes bi-bivalent in American English (ˌbaibaiˈveilənt, baiˈbɪvə-) adjectiveChemistry noting an electrolytic compound which splits into two ions, each with a valence of two Word origin [bi-1 + bivalent]bi- is a combining form meaning “twice,” “two,” used in the formation of compound words.Other words that use the affix bi- include: biceps, bilabial, bipolar, bivalent, bivalve |