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valency

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valency (esp US and Canadian), valence
1. Chem a property of atoms or groups, equal to the number of atoms of hydrogen that the atom or group could combine with or displace in forming compounds
2. Immunol
a. the number of antigen-binding sites on an antibody molecule
b. the number of antigen-binding sites with which an antigen can combine

valency - degree


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Biological monitoring of occupational exposure to different chromium compounds at various valency states.
Higher valency formulations (9-, 11-, and 13-valent) are under evaluation.
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