di·va·lent (d -v  l nt)adj. Having a valence of 2. |
divalent [daɪˈveɪlənt ˈdaɪˌveɪ-]
adj Chem
1. (Chemistry) having a valency of two
2. (Chemistry) having two valencies Also bivalent
divalency n
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| Adj. | 1. | divalent - having a valence of two or having two valences chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions |
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