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 | ||