English dictionary

univalent

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis

adj.all

Examples
A univalent chromosome.

Antonyms bivalent double

Source: WordNet 3.0
having a valence of 1

adj.all

Synonyms monovalent

Antonyms multivalent polyvalent

Source: WordNet 3.0
Having a valence of one; capable of combining with, or of being substituted for, one atom of hydrogen; monovalent; -- said of certain atoms and radicals.

adjective

Source: webster1913