Associations to the word «Polyvalent»

Wiktionary

POLYVALENT, adjective. Multivalent; having a number of different forms, purposes, meanings, aspects or principles.
POLYVALENT, adjective. (chemistry) Having a high valence, especially more than three
POLYVALENT, adjective. (chemistry) Having multiple valencies
POLYVALENT, adjective. (biology) Containing antibodies to more than one kind of pathogen

Dictionary definition

POLYVALENT, adjective. Containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen; "a polyvalent vaccine".
POLYVALENT, adjective. Having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher.

Wise words

Speak clearly, if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall.
Oliver Wendell Holmes