polyvalent

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

• 🇵🇹Descreve algo que tem múltiplas funções, valores ou sentidos; na química, refere-se a um elemento com mais de uma valência.

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.

   🇵🇹Polivalente

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Polivalente

   Sinônimos: multivalent

• more polyvalent comparative form
• most polyvalent superlative form