Definition of valence in English:

valence

noun ˈveɪl(ə)nsˈveɪləns

Linguistics Chemistry

1
another term for valency
Example sentencesExamples
- One rather unsuccessful idea which he embarked on quite late in his career was to apply invariant theory to chemical valences.
- The valence of a unit is closely tied up with its dependence.
- Thus, the most obvious approach would be to use the Gouy-Chapman equation or its generalized formulation for electrolytes with mixed valences, the Grahame equation.
- These data can only be explained if one assumes that the affective valence of the prime is processed, even though this is not necessary for the task at hand.
- The difference in the valence of phosphorous and silicon provides the free electrons needed for metal-like behaviour.
- In covalent compounds the valence of an atom may be less obvious.
- Addition reactions of inorganic molecules occur when an atom has more than one valence.
1. 1.1as modifier Relating to or denoting electrons involved in or available for chemical bond formation.
  价，原子价，化合价
  molecules with unpaired valence electrons
  带有不成对价电子的分子。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Nonmetals with eight valence electrons are chemically unreactive.
  Oxygen has six valence electrons.
  The metalloids have an intermediate number of valence electrons.
  The electrons in the highest energy level are called valence electrons.
  These superconductors usually contain more oxygen atoms than predicted by valence theory.

Origin

Late Middle English: from late Latin valentia ‘power, competence’, from valere ‘be well or strong’.

Rhymes

bivalence, covalence, surveillance

Definition of valence in US English:

valence

nounˈvālənsˈveɪləns

Chemistry Linguistics

1The combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with.
carbon always has a valence of 4
Example sentencesExamples
- Addition reactions of inorganic molecules occur when an atom has more than one valence.
- Thus, the most obvious approach would be to use the Gouy-Chapman equation or its generalized formulation for electrolytes with mixed valences, the Grahame equation.
- The difference in the valence of phosphorous and silicon provides the free electrons needed for metal-like behaviour.
- The valence of a unit is closely tied up with its dependence.
- In covalent compounds the valence of an atom may be less obvious.
- These data can only be explained if one assumes that the affective valence of the prime is processed, even though this is not necessary for the task at hand.
- One rather unsuccessful idea which he embarked on quite late in his career was to apply invariant theory to chemical valences.
1. 1.1as modifier Relating to or denoting electrons involved in or available for chemical bond formation.
  价，原子价，化合价
  molecules with unpaired valence electrons
  带有不成对价电子的分子。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Oxygen has six valence electrons.
  The metalloids have an intermediate number of valence electrons.
  The electrons in the highest energy level are called valence electrons.
  These superconductors usually contain more oxygen atoms than predicted by valence theory.
  Nonmetals with eight valence electrons are chemically unreactive.
2. 1.2 The number of grammatical elements with which a particular word, especially a verb, combines in a sentence.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The valence of specific words and expressions communicates sexual potency and the lack thereof.
  Literature has reported valences of five and higher, but no substantiation of these has ever been shown.
  The semantic valence attributed to a hieroglyphic language is two-edged.
  The authors compared the responses of 20 highs with 20 lows on ratings of the valence of neutral words that were preceded by subliminal presentations of negative or neutral images.

Origin

Late Middle English: from late Latin valentia ‘power, competence’, from valere ‘be well or strong’.

词汇	valence
释义	Definition of valence in English: valence noun ˈveɪl(ə)nsˈveɪləns Linguistics Chemistry 1 another term for valency Example sentencesExamples One rather unsuccessful idea which he embarked on quite late in his career was to apply invariant theory to chemical valences. The valence of a unit is closely tied up with its dependence. Thus, the most obvious approach would be to use the Gouy-Chapman equation or its generalized formulation for electrolytes with mixed valences, the Grahame equation. These data can only be explained if one assumes that the affective valence of the prime is processed, even though this is not necessary for the task at hand. The difference in the valence of phosphorous and silicon provides the free electrons needed for metal-like behaviour. In covalent compounds the valence of an atom may be less obvious. Addition reactions of inorganic molecules occur when an atom has more than one valence. 1.1as modifier Relating to or denoting electrons involved in or available for chemical bond formation. 价，原子价，化合价 molecules with unpaired valence electrons 带有不成对价电子的分子。 Example sentencesExamples Nonmetals with eight valence electrons are chemically unreactive. Oxygen has six valence electrons. The metalloids have an intermediate number of valence electrons. The electrons in the highest energy level are called valence electrons. These superconductors usually contain more oxygen atoms than predicted by valence theory. Origin Late Middle English: from late Latin valentia ‘power, competence’, from valere ‘be well or strong’. Rhymes bivalence, covalence, surveillance Definition of valence in US English: valence nounˈvālənsˈveɪləns Chemistry Linguistics 1The combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with. carbon always has a valence of 4 Example sentencesExamples Addition reactions of inorganic molecules occur when an atom has more than one valence. Thus, the most obvious approach would be to use the Gouy-Chapman equation or its generalized formulation for electrolytes with mixed valences, the Grahame equation. The difference in the valence of phosphorous and silicon provides the free electrons needed for metal-like behaviour. The valence of a unit is closely tied up with its dependence. In covalent compounds the valence of an atom may be less obvious. These data can only be explained if one assumes that the affective valence of the prime is processed, even though this is not necessary for the task at hand. One rather unsuccessful idea which he embarked on quite late in his career was to apply invariant theory to chemical valences. 1.1as modifier Relating to or denoting electrons involved in or available for chemical bond formation. 价，原子价，化合价 molecules with unpaired valence electrons 带有不成对价电子的分子。 Example sentencesExamples Oxygen has six valence electrons. The metalloids have an intermediate number of valence electrons. The electrons in the highest energy level are called valence electrons. These superconductors usually contain more oxygen atoms than predicted by valence theory. Nonmetals with eight valence electrons are chemically unreactive. 1.2 The number of grammatical elements with which a particular word, especially a verb, combines in a sentence. Example sentencesExamples The valence of specific words and expressions communicates sexual potency and the lack thereof. Literature has reported valences of five and higher, but no substantiation of these has ever been shown. The semantic valence attributed to a hieroglyphic language is two-edged. The authors compared the responses of 20 highs with 20 lows on ratings of the valence of neutral words that were preceded by subliminal presentations of negative or neutral images. Origin Late Middle English: from late Latin valentia ‘power, competence’, from valere ‘be well or strong’.
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