noun Download 🔗Share 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. " medicine virus biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " chemistry compound element Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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." " biochemistry chemistry biology medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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." grammar linguistics language word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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" mind philosophy value attitude emotion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Value. Examples : "The student's positive valence towards math class increased significantly after she started getting tutoring. " value Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " architecture property style building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " architecture style property Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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. " style architecture material building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " part architecture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
