Valance
noun
A piece of fabric or other material hung to cover or decorate part of a window, bed, etc.
She hung a lace valance on the window.
Often appears as...
- hang a valance
- lace valance
noun
In chemistry, it refers to the combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with.
In hydrogen chloride, the valance of chlorine is 1.
Often appears as...
- valance electrons
- valance shell
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A piece of fabric or other material hung to cover or decorate part of a window, bed, etc.
She hung a lace valance on the window.
Often appears as...
- hang a valance
- lace valance
noun
In chemistry, it refers to the combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with.
In hydrogen chloride, the valance of chlorine is 1.
Often appears as...
- valance electrons
- valance shell
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Home Decor
Valance usually refers to home decoration, adding style to windows and beds.
The blue valance matched the room's coastal theme.
Pro Tip 2/3Concealing Purpose
A valance can hide curtain fixtures or the space under a bed.
She preferred a valance to conceal the curtain rods.
Pro Tip 3/3Decorative Variety
Valances come in different materials and designs, from simple to ornate.
A floral valance added a romantic touch to the bedroom.
Pro Tip 1/3Home Decor
Valance usually refers to home decoration, adding style to windows and beds.
The blue valance matched the room's coastal theme.
Pro Tip 2/3Concealing Purpose
A valance can hide curtain fixtures or the space under a bed.
She preferred a valance to conceal the curtain rods.
Pro Tip 3/3Decorative Variety
Valances come in different materials and designs, from simple to ornate.
A floral valance added a romantic touch to the bedroom.
Pro Tip 1/3Home Decor
Valance usually refers to home decoration, adding style to windows and beds.
The blue valance matched the room's coastal theme.
Pro Tip 2/3Concealing Purpose
A valance can hide curtain fixtures or the space under a bed.
She preferred a valance to conceal the curtain rods.
Pro Tip 3/3Decorative Variety
Valances come in different materials and designs, from simple to ornate.
A floral valance added a romantic touch to the bedroom.
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