polyvalent

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Adjective polyvalent has 2 senses

polyvalent - containing several antibodies each capable of counteracting a specific antigen; "a polyvalent vaccine"
Antonym: monovalent
polyvalent, multivalent - having more than one valence, or having a valence of 3 or higher
Antonyms: monovalent, univalent

Definitions from the Web

Polyvalent

Definition:

(adjective) Having multiple or varying functions, uses, or abilities.

(biology) Capable of binding to or reacting with multiple antigens, antibodies, or substances.

Examples:

1. The Swiss Army Knife is a polyvalent tool with various functions, including a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.

2. The polyvalent vaccine effectively protects against multiple strains of a virus.

Synonyms:

Versatile, multifunctional, all-around, adaptable

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