valence
/ˈveɪləns/
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Simple Meaning
in science, the number that shows how an atom can connect with other atoms.
When to Use
📚Academic Writing⚙️Technical
Advanced — complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
“Carbon has a valence of four, so it can form many bonds.”
“The professor explained valence electrons in today's chemistry class.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
An extract; a preparation, now especially one effective against a certain number of strains of a pathogen.
Related Words
Synonyms:
bonding powercombining capacity
Word Family:
valencevalencesvalency