univalent

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

uni- + -valent

[edit] Adjective

univalent (not comparable)

1. (chemistry) Having a valence of 1, or having only one valence.
2. (genetics) Of, or relating to a chromosome that is not paired with its homologous chromosome during synapsis.

[edit] Synonyms

1. (chemistry) monovalent