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).