univalent

[ yoo-nuh-vey-luh nt, yoo-niv-uh- ]
/ ˌyu nəˈveɪ lənt, yuˈnɪv ə- /

adjective

Chemistry. having a valence of one; monovalent.
Genetics. (of a chromosome) single; unpaired; not possessing or joining its homologous chromosome in synapsis.

Origin of univalent

First recorded in 1865–70; uni- + -valent

Words nearby univalent

unity, unity of interest, unity ticket, univ., univalence, univalent, univalve, univariate, universal, universal affirmative, universal beam

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British Dictionary definitions for univalent

univalent
/ (ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt, juːˈnɪvələnt) /

adjective

(of a chromosome during meiosis) not paired with its homologue
chem another word for monovalent

Derived forms of univalent

univalency, noun

Medical definitions for univalent

univalent
[ yōō′nĭ-vā′lənt ]

adj.

Having valence 1.
Having only one valence.
Of or relating to a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis.

n.

A univalent chromosome.

Other words from univalent

u′ni•va′lence null n.

Scientific definitions for univalent

univalent
[ yōō′nĭ-vā′lənt ]

Having a valence of 1.