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Valence
UK
/ˈveɪ.ləns/
US
/ˈveɪ.ləns/
Translation of "valence" into Russian
valence
Noun
UK
/ˈveɪ.ləns/
US
/ˈveɪ.ləns/
valence
valences pl
The valence of an atom determines how it can bond with other atoms.
Валентность атома определяет, как он может связываться с другими атомами.
валентность (в психологии)
In psychology, valence refers to the intrinsic attractiveness or aversiveness of an event, object, or situation.
В психологии валентность относится к внутренней привлекательности или отталкивающей силе события, объекта или ситуации.
Definitions
valence
Noun
UK
/ˈveɪ.ləns/
US
/ˈveɪ.ləns/
The capacity of an atom or a group of atoms to combine with other atoms or groups, measured by the number of electrons it can lose, add, or share.
The valence of hydrogen is one, as it can form one bond with other atoms.
The degree of attractiveness or aversiveness that an individual feels toward a specific object, event, or situation.
The valence of the new policy was positive among the employees, as it promised better working conditions.
In linguistics, the number and type of arguments that a verb can syntactically govern or license.
The verb "give" has a valence of three because it requires a subject, a direct object, and an indirect object.
valence
Adjective
UK
/ˈveɪ.ləns/
US
/ˈveɪ.ləns/
Relating to the combining capacity of an atom or to outer-shell electrons.
The chemist measured the valence state of the element.
Idioms and phrases
electron valence
The electron valence plays a crucial role in chemical reactions.
электронная валентность
Электронная валентность играет решающую роль в химических реакциях.