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polyvalent

/ˌpɒl.iˈveɪ.lənt/

Traduction: Décrit quelque chose qui a plusieurs fonctions, usages ou significations ; en chimie, se dit d'un élément dont la valence est supérieure à un.

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C2formalcommonscientific/ˌpɒl.iˈveɪ.lənt/

Describes something that has multiple functions, values, or meanings; in chemistry, it refers to an element with more than one valence.

  • 🇫🇷Décrit quelque chose qui a plusieurs fonctions, usages ou significations ; en chimie, se dit d'un élément dont la valence est supérieure à un.
  1. Multiple antibodies C1 formal medical

    Containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen.

    • The polyvalent vaccine provides protection against multiple strains of the virus.
    • Doctors administered a polyvalent antivenom to treat the snakebite.
    • Polyvalent sera are used in cases of complex infections.

    🇫🇷Polyvalent (en immunologie)

    Synonymes: multivalent

  2. Multiple valences C2 formal scientific

    Having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher.

    • Polyvalent elements like iron can form compounds with different oxidation states.
    • The polyvalent nature of carbon allows it to form diverse organic molecules.
    • In chemistry, polyvalent ions are essential for many reactions.

    🇫🇷Polyvalent (chimie)

    Synonymes: multivalent

  • more polyvalent comparative form
  • most polyvalent superlative form