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trivalent Definition

tri·va·lent (trī vā′lənt, trī′vā′-)

adjective

  1. Biol. triple: said of a chromosome formed by three homologous chromosomes that lie close together or appear to join completely during meiosis
  2. Chem.
    1. having three valences
    2. having a valence of three

Etymology: tri- + -valent

trivalent Related Forms
tri·va′·lence noun or tri·va′·lency
trivalent Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • chromium: Spray given off from vessels at which an electrolytic chromium process is carried on, except trivalent chromium.
  • vaccine: The current vaccine being distributed by the Department of Veterinary Services is a trivalent vaccine, which protects against only three FMD strains.
  • compound: Unlike other trivalent chromium compounds, chromium picolinate is soluble in water at neutral pH.
  • iron: Other things which are additional evidence includes a common abundance of Iron Disulfide and trivalent iron in these bodies.
  • form: The message was clear change from the carcinogenic hexavalent form to less hazardous trivalent form where possible or face increasing restrictions and controls.
  • antitoxin: Trivalent botulinum antitoxin is accessed by telephoning the duty doctor at CDSC on 020 200 6868 ( 24 hour service ).