polyvalence

Definitions of polyvalence
  1. noun
    (chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two
    synonyms: multivalence, multivalency, polyvalency
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    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
  2. noun
    (toxicology) the state of being capable of counteracting more than one toxin or antigen or kind of microorganism
    synonyms: polyvalency
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    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
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