valent

/ˈveɪlənt/
adjective
  1. Having valence; chemically active or combining with a specified number of atoms.
    • Polyvalent vaccines protect against multiple strains of a virus.
    • The chemist studied the valent properties of the new compound.
    • A monovalent element can combine with one atom of hydrogen.
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