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Univalent

UK
/ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt/
US
/ˌjunɪˈveɪlənt/
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Translation univalent into russian

univalent
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt/
US
/ˌjunɪˈveɪlənt/
The univalent ion plays a crucial role in the chemical reaction.
Одновалентный ион играет важную роль в химической реакции.

Definitions

univalent
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt/
US
/ˌjunɪˈveɪlənt/
Having a valence of one, typically used in chemistry to describe an element or compound that can form one covalent bond.
Hydrogen is a univalent element, forming a single bond with other atoms.
In genetics, referring to a chromosome that is not paired with its homologous chromosome during meiosis.
During meiosis, the univalent chromosome failed to pair with its homologous partner.
univalent
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˌjuːnɪˈveɪlənt/
US
/ˌjunɪˈveɪlənt/
An atom or a group of atoms with a valence of one, meaning it can form one covalent bond.
In chemistry, hydrogen is considered a univalent element because it can form one covalent bond.
A chromosome that is not paired with its homologous chromosome during meiosis.
During meiosis, the presence of a univalent can lead to errors in chromosome segregation.

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