bivalent

bivalent (having two valencies)

Word details

German meaning
Zweiwertig, zwei Bindungsstellen habend.
English meaning
Bivalent
Synonym
zweiwertig
German example
Ein bivalentes Metallion kann zwei Bindungen eingehen.
English example
A bivalent metal ion can form two bonds.

Example sentences with “bivalent”

  1. Das Atom ist bivalent. (The atom is bivalent.)

Frequently asked questions

What does 'bivalent' mean in a non-chemical context?

It can be used to describe something that has two values, meanings, or potential outcomes.