Polyvalent
adjective
Capable of doing many different things, having multiple uses or containing several different types or forms.
A polyvalent vaccine can protect against several strains of the virus.
Often appears as...
- polyvalent vaccine
- polyvalent substance
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Technical
adjective
In chemistry, it refers to an element or a radical that has more than one valency.
Iron is a polyvalent metal because it can chemically bond with several other elements
Often appears as...
- polyvalent metal
- polyvalent ion
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Capable of doing many different things, having multiple uses or containing several different types or forms.
A polyvalent vaccine can protect against several strains of the virus.
Often appears as...
- polyvalent vaccine
- polyvalent substance
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
In chemistry, it refers to an element or a radical that has more than one valency.
Iron is a polyvalent metal because it can chemically bond with several other elements
Often appears as...
- polyvalent metal
- polyvalent ion
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Diverse Skillsets
Relates to a person or object that is versatile and adaptable to different functions or activities.
Jack is a polyvalent employee; he's adept at sales, design, and client management.
Pro Tip 2/3Wide Protection
Used in medicine to describe something that offers wide-ranging protection, often vaccines.
Travelers should get a polyvalent vaccine to cover numerous diseases they might encounter.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Limited Use
Implies an object or strategy is not restricted to a single use or purpose, contrary to specialized items.
The polyvalent tool kit is perfect for various home repairs.
Pro Tip 1/3Diverse Skillsets
Relates to a person or object that is versatile and adaptable to different functions or activities.
Jack is a polyvalent employee; he's adept at sales, design, and client management.
Pro Tip 2/3Wide Protection
Used in medicine to describe something that offers wide-ranging protection, often vaccines.
Travelers should get a polyvalent vaccine to cover numerous diseases they might encounter.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Limited Use
Implies an object or strategy is not restricted to a single use or purpose, contrary to specialized items.
The polyvalent tool kit is perfect for various home repairs.
Pro Tip 1/3Diverse Skillsets
Relates to a person or object that is versatile and adaptable to different functions or activities.
Jack is a polyvalent employee; he's adept at sales, design, and client management.
Pro Tip 2/3Wide Protection
Used in medicine to describe something that offers wide-ranging protection, often vaccines.
Travelers should get a polyvalent vaccine to cover numerous diseases they might encounter.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Limited Use
Implies an object or strategy is not restricted to a single use or purpose, contrary to specialized items.
The polyvalent tool kit is perfect for various home repairs.
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Video examples
Bill Joy: What I'm...
Cocktails, more polyvalent vaccines. You normally get a trivalent vaccine against three possible strains. We need -- we don't know where this thing is going. We believe that if we could fill these 10 gaps, we have a chance to help really reduce the risk of a pandemic.
Video examples
Bill Joy: What I'm...
Cocktails, more polyvalent vaccines. You normally get a trivalent vaccine against three possible strains. We need -- we don't know where this thing is going. We believe that if we could fill these 10 gaps, we have a chance to help really reduce the risk of a pandemic.
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