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Definitions of univalent
  1. adjective
    having a valence of 1

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  2. adjective
    used of a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis
    "a univalent chromosome"
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  • f a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite
  • h a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
  • gold a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
  • silver a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
  • li a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
  • au a soft yellow malleable ductile (trivalent and univalent) metallic element; occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks and alluvial deposits; does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine and aqua regia
  • mercury a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
  • hydrogen a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
  • vinyl a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene
  • lithium a soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
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