bivalent

Describes something that has two valences or two distinct forms or functions.

deBezeichnet etwas, das zwei Valenzen oder zwei unterschiedliche Formen/Funktionen hat; in der Chemie und Genetik fachsprachlich für zweiwertig bzw. zwei Varianten betreffend, allgemein auch für doppeldeutig oder doppelt wirkend.ruОписывает что-то, имеющее две валентности или две различные формы/функции.esDescribe algo que tiene dos valencias o dos formas/funciones distintas, como un anticuerpo o un cromosoma con dos brazos.frSe dit de ce qui a deux valence ou deux formes/fonctions distinctes.ptQue tem duas valências ou duas formas, funções ou componentes distintos.zh指具有两个价、两种不同形式或功能的，常用于化学、遗传学、逻辑学等领域。arيصف شيئًا له تكافؤان أو وظيفتان أو شكلان مختلفان، ويُستعمل في الكيمياء والوراثة واللسانيات.

1. Having two valences C2 formal scientific

   Describes an atom or molecule that has a valence of two, meaning it can form two chemical bonds.

   • Oxygen is a bivalent element in many compounds.
   • The bivalent nature of the molecule allows it to bind with two other atoms.
   • In chemistry, bivalent ions carry a charge of plus or minus two.

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   Synonyme: divalent

2. Homologous chromosome pair C2 formal scientific

   Refers to a pair of homologous chromosomes that are physically associated during the first division of meiosis.

   • During prophase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes form bivalent structures.
   • The bivalent configuration ensures proper genetic recombination.
   • Scientists observed the bivalent under the microscope during cell division.

   deBivalentruБивалентesBivalente (cromosomas homólogos)frBivalent (chromosome)ptBivalentezh二价体arثنائي التكافؤ

   Synonyme: tetrad

• more bivalent comparative form
• most bivalent superlative form