divalent
/daɪˈveɪlənt/
adjective
- Having a chemical valence of two; able to combine with two atoms of hydrogen or their equivalent.
- The divalent nature of oxygen allows it to bond with two hydrogen atoms to form water.
- In the lab, we studied how divalent ions like magnesium affect enzyme activity.
- Calcium is a divalent element, meaning it can form two chemical bonds.
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