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Definitions for Valence
[1] Chemistry . the quality that determines the number of atoms or groups with which any single atom or group will unite chemically. the relative combining capacity of an atom or group compared with that of the standard hydrogen atom. The chloride ion, Cl–, with a valence of one, has the capacity to unite with one atom of hydrogen or its equivalent, as in HCl or NaCl.
[2] Immunology . the number of determinants per molecule of antigen.
[3] the capacity of one person or thing to react with or affect another in some special way, as by attraction or the facilitation of a function or activity.
[4] a city in and the capital of Drôme, in SE France.
[5] a department in SE France. 2533 sq. mi. (6560 sq. km). Capital : Valence.
[6] another name (esp US and Canadian) for valency
[7] the phenomenon of forming chemical bonds
[8] a town in SE France, on the River Rhône. Pop: 64 260 (1999)
[9] a department of SE France, in Rhône-Alpes region. Capital: Valence. Pop: 452 652 (2003 est. Area: 6561 sq km (2559 sq miles)
Words related to Valence
demeanor, behavior, carriage, bearing, conduct, deportment, disposition, mien, poise, presence, power, attitude
Words nearby Valence
vale of glamorgan, valediction, valediction forbidding mourning, a, valedictorian, valedictory, valence, valence band, valence electron, valence electrons, valence-conduction band, valencia
Origin of Valence
1865–70; < Latin valentia strength, worth, equivalent to valent- (stem of valēns ), present participle to be strong + -ia noun suffix; see -ence
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Synonyms for Valence
demeanor, bearing, behavior, carriage, conduct, deportment, disposition, mien, poise, presence, attitude, power