"valence" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈveɪl(ə)ns/ [UK], /ˈveɪləns/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-valence.wav [UK] Forms: valence [singular], valences [plural]
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  1. A valence is something that determines the number of atoms that will bond with another kind of atom.
    Sense id: simple-valence-en-noun-WMXO-oUx Categories (other): Chemistry
  2. A valence is a certain amount of atoms or groups in a basic combination that an atom or group can actually hold.
    Sense id: simple-valence-en-noun-QO4L4MF5 Categories (other): Chemistry
     
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