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divalent

/daɪˈveɪ.lənt/

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adjective

C2formalcommonscientific/daɪˈveɪ.lənt/

A technical term used in chemistry to describe an atom or ion that has a valence of two.

  • 🇷🇺Технический термин, используемый в химии для описания атома или иона, имеющего валентность, равную двум.
  1. Having a valence of two C2 formal scientific

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

    • Calcium is a divalent cation in many biological processes.
    • Divalent metals like zinc and copper are essential for enzyme function.
    • The chemist studied the properties of divalent ions in solution.

    🇷🇺Двухвалентный

    Synonyms: bivalent

  2. Having two valences C2 formal scientific

    Describes an element that an element can exhibit two different valences in different compounds.

    • Iron is a divalent element, existing in both ferrous and ferric states.
    • The divalent nature of tin allows it to form both SnCl2 and SnCl4.
    • Understanding divalent behavior is key in coordination chemistry.

    🇷🇺Двухвалентный

    Synonyms: bivalent

  • more divalent comparative form
  • most divalent superlative form