Definition of "polyvalent" []

• Acting against or interacting with more than one kind of antigen, antibody, toxin, or microorganism. (adjective)
• Chemistry Having more than one valence. (adjective)
• Chemistry Having a valence of 3 or higher. (adjective)

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• "In short, or long, if I envy Kâteb anything it is his polyvalent and polyglot genius!"
• "In short, or long, if I envy Kâteb anything it is his polyvalent and polyglot genius!"
• "Here, Brion Gysin the intermedialist finally emerges, not simply sporting several hats at once, but wearing a whole polyvalent outfit of his own design -- a king, genial and quirky but masterful nonetheless, of many interfacing trades."