English adjective: univalent | |||
1. | univalent used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis | ||
Samples | A univalent chromosome. | ||
Attribute | valence, valency | ||
Domain category | genetic science, genetics | ||
Antonyms | multivalent, bivalent, double | ||
2. | univalent having a valence of 1 | ||
Synonyms | monovalent | ||
Attribute | valence, valency | ||
Domain category | chemical science, chemistry | ||
Antonyms | multivalent, polyvalent | ||