"valent" meaning in English

See valent in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈveɪlənt/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-valent.wav Forms: more valent [comparative], most valent [superlative]
Etymology: Back-formation from valence. Etymology templates: {{back-formation|en|valence}} Back-formation from valence Head templates: {{en-adj}} valent (comparative more valent, superlative most valent)
  1. (chemistry, linguistics) Having valence. Categories (topical): Chemistry, Linguistics Derived forms: -valent
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