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valence

/ˈveɪləns/ /ˈvæləns/

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noun

Extrakt, Präparat

An extract; a preparation, now especially one effective against a certain number of strains of a pathogen.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed a new valence to treat the common cold virus, which was effective against several strains. "

Der Arzt verschrieb ein neues Präparat zur Behandlung des Erkältungsvirus, das gegen mehrere Stämme wirksam war.

medicine virus biology

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Wertigkeit

The combining capacity of an atom, radical or functional group determined by the number of electrons that it will lose, gain, or share when it combines with other atoms etc.

Examples :

"The valence of carbon allows it to form strong bonds with many different elements, making it essential in organic chemistry. "

Die Wertigkeit von Kohlenstoff ermöglicht es, starke Bindungen mit vielen verschiedenen Elementen einzugehen, was es in der organischen Chemie unentbehrlich macht.

chemistry compound element

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Wertigkeit

The number of binding sites of a molecule, such as an antibody or antigen.

Examples :

""This antibody has a valence of two, meaning it can bind to two antigens at once." "

Dieses Antikörper hat eine Wertigkeit von zwei, was bedeutet, dass er an zwei Antigene gleichzeitig binden kann.

biochemistry chemistry biology medicine

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Valenz, Wertigkeit

The number of arguments that a verb can have, including its subject, ranging from zero (for the likes of "It rains") to three (for the likes of "He gives her a flower") or, less commonly, four.

Examples :

"The number of bonds that a verb has constitutes what we will call the valence of the verb."

Die Anzahl der Bindungen, die ein Verb hat, bildet das, was wir die Valenz des Verbs nennen.

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noun

Wertigkeit, Valenz

A one-dimensional value assigned to an object, situation, or state, that can usually be positive or negative.

Examples :

"anger and fear have negative valence"

Wut und Angst haben eine negative Wertigkeit.

mind philosophy value attitude emotion

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noun

Wert

Examples :

"The student's positive valence towards math class increased significantly after she started getting tutoring. "

Der positive Wert des Schülers gegenüber dem Matheunterricht stieg deutlich an, nachdem sie Nachhilfe bekam.

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noun

Gardinenblende, Fensterblende

A short curtain that usually hangs along the top edge of a window.

Examples :

"The decorator suggested a floral valence to soften the look of the kitchen window. "

Der Dekorateur schlug eine florale Gardinenblende vor, um das Aussehen des Küchenfensters zu mildern.

architecture property style building

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Gardinenblende, Fensterblende

A decorative framework used to conceal the curtain mechanism and so on at the top of a window.

Examples :

"The floral-patterned valence above the living room window added a touch of elegance while hiding the bulky curtain rod. "

Die floral gemusterte Gardinenblende über dem Wohnzimmerfenster verlieh einen Hauch von Eleganz und verdeckte gleichzeitig die sperrige Gardinenstange.

architecture style property

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Volant, Bettvolant

(bedding) A short, decorative edging of cloth that hangs from the mattress to the floor.

Examples :

"My grandmother added a pretty floral valence to the bed skirt, giving the bedroom a charming, old-fashioned touch. "

Meine Großmutter hat dem Bettvolant einen hübschen Blumenschmuck hinzugefügt, wodurch das Schlafzimmer einen charmanten, altmodischen Touch erhielt.

style architecture material building

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Der herabhängende Rand des Deckels eines Truhens, der das Gelenk bedeckt, wenn der Deckel geschlossen ist

The drooping edging of the lid of a trunk, which covers the joint when the lid is closed.

Examples :

"The old steamer trunk had a decorative valence that hid the hinges and gave it a finished look. "

Der alte Dampfkoffer hatte einen dekorativen herabhängenden Rand, der die Scharniere verdeckte und ihm ein fertiges Aussehen verlieh.

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