trivalent

[ trahy-vey-luhnt, triv-uh-luhnt ]

adjective

1. Chemistry. having a valence of three.
2. Immunology. having three binding sites, as certain antigens.

trivalent

/ ˈtrɪvələnt; traɪˈveɪlənt /

adjective

1. having a valency of three
2. having three valencies

trivalent

/ trī-vā′lənt /

1. Chemistry.
   Having a valence of 3.

Derived Forms

• triˈvalency, noun

Other Words From

• tri·valence tri·valen·cy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of trivalent¹

1865–70; tri- + -valent ( def )

Example Sentences

Divalent chromium has the same number of unpaired electrons as trivalent manganese, the chromophore responsible for the intense color of YInMn blue, which Subramanian's team discovered 15 years ago.

From Science Daily

The groundbreaking trivalent vaccine has shown complete protection with no trace of virus in the lungs, marking a significant step toward a universal vaccine for coronaviruses.

From Science Daily

U.S. flu vaccines are likely to move from quadrivalent to trivalent due to a change in circulating influenza viruses, says a University of Michigan researcher.

From Science Daily

The eradication campaign originally relied on a “trivalent” OPV against the three poliovirus types.

From Science Magazine

State officials hope the new rule will compel businesses to switch to trivalent chromium, a far less toxic alternative, which has been available as a substitute since the early 1990s.

From Los Angeles Times