trivalent

adj, noun — 3 senses

trivalent

adj

/traɪˈveɪlənt/

Etymology From tri- + -valent.

1

Chemistry, Inorganic chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Having a valence of three.

2

Of a vaccine Protecting against three different (usually flu) viruses.

Derived terms: trivalently

trivalent

noun

Etymology From tri- + -valent.

1

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences Any trivalent chromosome

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