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MONOVALENT
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having a valence of 1
Synonyms:
monovalent; univalent
Classified under:
Attribute:
valence; valency ((chemistry) a property of atoms or radicals; their combining power given in terms of the number of hydrogen atoms (or the equivalent))
Domain category:
chemical science; chemistry (the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions)
Antonym:
polyvalent (having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Containing only one kind of antibody
Classified under:
Attribute:
valence; valency ((biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate)
Domain category:
immunology (the branch of medical science that studies the body's immune system)
Antonym:
polyvalent (containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen)
Context examples:
A monovalent radical consisting of one hydrogen and oxygen atom found in bases, carboxylic acids, and alcohols.
(Hydroxyl Radical, NCI Thesaurus)
An organic compound with a cyclic or non-cyclic structure with single, double bonds or both that contains the monovalent group, -NO2, linked to a carbon atom and exposure to one of these compounds may increase human cancer risk.
(Nitro-compound Carcinogen, NCI Thesaurus)
