English adjective: polyvalent | |||
1. | polyvalent containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen | ||
Samples | A polyvalent vaccine. | ||
Attribute | valence, valency | ||
Domain category | immunology | ||
Antonyms | monovalent | ||
2. | polyvalent having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher | ||
Synonyms | multivalent | ||
Attribute | valence, valency | ||
Domain category | chemical science, chemistry | ||
Antonyms | monovalent, univalent | ||