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Term: Trivalent

Description:

Trivalent is an adjective that refers to a chemical element or ion that has a valence of three, meaning it can combine with three atoms of another element. It is commonly used in chemistry to describe elements with three electrons in their outermost shell.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Chemistry

In chemistry, trivalent is used to describe elements or ions that can form three chemical bonds. It signifies the ability of an element or ion to combine with three atoms of another element or ion.

Example Sentence:

The presence of a trivalent ion in the solution promoted the formation of stable complexes.

Sense 2: Vaccines and Immunology

In vaccines and immunology, trivalent refers to a type of vaccine that contains three different strains of a virus or bacteria, providing protection against multiple strains of a pathogen.

Example Sentence:

The trivalent influenza vaccine was designed to protect against three different strains of the flu virus.

Sense 3: Genetics

In genetics, trivalent can describe a structure that forms during meiosis, specifically referring to three paired homologous chromosomes found in triads.

Example Sentence:

The formation of a trivalent during meiosis allows for proper recombination and genetic diversity.

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