multivalent

英 [,mʌltɪ'veɪl(ə)nt] 美[mʌl'tɪvələnt]
  • adj. [化学] 多价的;多原子价的;有多种意义的

英英释义


1. used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis
2. having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher
3. having many values, meanings, or appeals;
"subtle, multivalent allegory"

双语例句


1. Objective To construct a multivalent DNA vaccine.
目的构建日本血吸虫多价DNA疫苗.

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英文词源


multivalent (adj.)
1874, from multi- + -valent, from Latin valentem, present participle of valere "be worth" (see valiant).