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 | ||