divalent

adjective

di·​va·​lent (ˌ)dī-ˈvā-lənt How to pronounce divalent (audio)
: having a chemical valence of two
also : bonded to two other atoms or groups

Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of divalent was in 1868

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“Divalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divalent. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

Medical Definition

divalent

adjective
di·​va·​lent (ˈ)dī-ˈvā-lənt How to pronounce divalent (audio)
: having a chemical valence of two
divalent calcium
also : bonded to two other atoms or groups
a divalent methylene group
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