Valency definition

(chemistry) Valence.
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(graph theory) The number of edges connected to a vertex in a graph.
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(linguistics) The capacity of a verb to take a specific number of arguments.
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Noun

Singular:
valency
Plural:
valencies

Valency Sentence Examples

  • These saturation capacities were assidu- valency.

  • This connexion of isomerism with resistant linking, and of this with high valency, explains, in considerable measure, why inorganic compounds afforded, as a rule, no phenomena of this kind until the systematic investigation of metallic compounds by Werner brought to light many instances of isomerism in inorganic compounds.

  • The brilliant researches of Frankland on the organo-metallic compounds, and his consequent doctrine of saturation capacity or valency of elements and radicals, relieved Kolbe's views of all obscurity.

  • Another consequence of the doctrine of valency was that it permitted the graphic representation of the molecule.

  • Three such compounds are possible according to the number of valencies acting directly between the carbon atoms. Thus, if they are connected by one valency, and the remaining valencies saturated by hydrogen, we obtain the compound H 3 C CH 3, ethane.

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