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bivalent

adjective

used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis

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Word length
8
Starts with
B
Ends with
T
Contains
IV
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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baɪˈveɪlənt

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adjective

  1. used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis

adjective

  1. having a valence of two or having two valences

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