polyvalence

noun

(toxicology) the state of being capable of counteracting more than one toxin or antigen or kind of microorganism

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

Roots

polyspoly- · Greek · many valereval- · Latin · to be strong, have worth entia-ence · Latin · state, quality

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