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Polyvalent
Polyvalent meaning
Multivalent; having a number of different forms, purposes, meanings, aspects or principles. | Having a high valence, especially more than three. | Having multiple valencies.
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In contrast, a group of antibodies can be called polyvalent (or unspecific) if they have affinity for various antigens or microorganisms.
On the other hand, when monovalent ions, such as sodium, invade and displace the polyvalent cations, they weaken the positive charges on the edges, while the negative surface charges are relatively strengthened.
The clay particles contain polyvalent cations which give the faces of clay layers localized negative charges.
Valence Vaccines may be monovalent (also called univalent) or multivalent (also called polyvalent).