multivalence

Thân thiện

An oxygen atom can exhibit multivalence in certain chemical compounds.

Definition

Noun: 1. (Chemistry) The state or condition of an atom having a valence greater than two; the capacity to form more than two chemical bonds. 2. (General/Figurative) The quality of having multiple meanings, values, interpretations, or applications.

Usage

• In chemistry, multivalence describes an atom's bonding capability.
• In broader contexts, multivalence describes the property of being multifaceted or having several significant aspects.

Examples

• Chemistry:
  • The multivalence of certain transition metals allows them to form complex compounds.
  • Phosphorus exhibits multivalence, commonly having a valence of 3 or 5.
• General/Figurative:
  • The multivalence of the ancient symbol makes it relevant to many different cultures.
  • The film's ending was praised for its multivalence, inviting numerous interpretations.

Advanced Usage

• Conceptual Multivalence: Used in literary theory, semiotics, and cultural studies to describe texts, symbols, or ideas that resist a single, fixed meaning.
  • The critic focused on the semantic multivalence of the poet's key metaphors.

Variants and Related Words

• Multivalent (Adjective):
  • (Chemistry) Having a valence greater than two; polyvalent.

    • Iron is a multivalent element.
  • Having multiple meanings, values, or facets.

    • a multivalent approach to the problem.
• Polyvalence (Noun): A near synonym, especially in chemistry and general use.

Synonyms

• (Chemistry): Polyvalence.
• (General): Multiplicity, plurality, ambiguity, polysemy.

Antonyms

• Monovalence, univalence, singularity.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (chemistry) the state of having a valence greater than two

Từ đồng nghĩa

• polyvalence
• polyvalency
• multivalency