| 释义 |
poly·valent
I. \“+\ adjective
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary poly- + valent
: having multiple valence: as
a.
(1) : having a valence or oxidation state greater usually than two
< polyvalent ions >
(2) : having variable valence or oxidation state
< nitrogen is polyvalent, exhibiting oxidation states of from -3 to +5 in compounds >
b.
(1) : capable of interacting with or counteracting more than one toxin, antigen, or kind of microorganism
< a polyvalent vaccine >
< polyvalent antivenin >
(2) : effective against or sensitive toward more than one exciting agent
< polyvalent immunity >
< polyvalent sensitivity >
c. : multivalent 2
II. noun
(-s)
: a multivalent chromosome group |