Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
trivalent
Adjective
/traɪˈveɪlənt/
Definition
Having a valence of three.
Examples
- Many metal ions, such as iron and aluminum, can exist in a trivalent state.
- Trivalent vaccines are designed to protect against three different strains of a virus.
Meaning
The term ‘trivalent’ is typically used in chemistry and biology to describe an atom or ion that can form three bonds with other atoms or ions.
Synonyms
- triadic
- three-valent
