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 | ||