heterovalent

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adjective

Of a resonance structure, that has one fewer single bond than others.

Opposite
homovalent
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Meanings

adjectiveheterovalent (comparative more heterovalent, superlative most heterovalent)

comparative more heterovalent · superlative most heterovalent

  1. chemistryOf a resonance structure, that has one fewer single bond than others.
  2. chemistryHaving a different valence.

    Antonyms: homovalent

Synonyms & antonyms

adjectiveHaving a different valence.

Opposite
homovalent

Origin

From hetero- + -valent.

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Translations

Dutch heterovalent, heterovalent
  • heterovalentdescribing a resonance structure that has one fewer single bond than others
  • heterovalenthaving a different valency
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APA

heterovalent. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heterovalent

MLA

“heterovalent.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heterovalent. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “heterovalent,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heterovalent.

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