polyvalence

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A noun referring to the property of having multiple valences or capacities, especially in chemistry where an element can combine with more than two atoms, or in toxicology where a substance can counteract multiple toxins or antigens.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das die Eigenschaft bezeichnet, mehrere Valenzen oder Fähigkeiten zu haben, besonders in der Chemie, wo ein Element mit mehr als zwei Atomen verbunden sein kann, oder in der Toxikologie, wo ein Stoff mehrere Toxine oder Antigene neutralisieren kann.

1. Chemical property C1 formal scientific

   The state of having a valence greater than two, allowing an atom or molecule to form multiple chemical bonds.

   • The polyvalence of carbon allows it to form complex organic molecules.
   • Polyvalence in transition metals leads to a variety of oxidation states.
   • The concept of polyvalence is fundamental in understanding molecular structures.

   🇩🇪Polyvalenz

   Synonyme: multivalencemultivalencypolyvalency

2. Biological or medical property C1 formal medical

   The ability of a substance, such as an antibody or vaccine, to counteract or neutralize more than one toxin, antigen, or type of microorganism.

   • The polyvalence of the new vaccine provides protection against multiple strains of the virus.
   • Polyvalence in antivenoms is crucial for treating bites from various snake species.
   • Researchers are exploring the polyvalence of certain antibodies for broad-spectrum immunity.

   🇩🇪Polyvalenz

   Synonyme: multivalencemultivalencypolyvalency

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• polyvalence's possessive singular form