Valent and Valency

Valent

Valent adjective - (chemistry) having valence; usually used in combination.
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Synonyms for Valent

Valency and valent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Valency" instead a noun "Valent".

Valency

Valency noun - The phenomenon of forming chemical bonds.
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Synonyms for Valency

Valent and valency are semantically related. You can use "Valent" instead a noun "Valency".

Nearby Word: valence

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