English adjective: bivalent | |||
1. | bivalent having a valence of two or having two valences | ||
Synonyms | divalent | ||
Domain category | chemical science, chemistry | ||
2. | bivalent used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis | ||
Synonyms | double | ||
Attribute | valence, valency | ||
Domain category | genetic science, genetics | ||
Antonyms | multivalent, univalent | ||