Meaning & Definition of Valent in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Having the power or capacity to combine or react with another substance.

  Example Sentence: A valent ion can easily interact with other ions.

• Definition: Referring to the degree of bonding capacity of an atom, especially in chemistry.

  Example Sentence: The valent state of the element determines its reactivity.

Etymology

Origin: From the Latin 'valens', meaning 'strong, powerful'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• valent compounds: Compounds that display valency in their chemical structure.
• high valent: Referring to elements with high valency or bonding capacity.

Translations

• Spanish: valente

• French: valent

• German: valent

• Russian: валентный

Related Words

• valence: The quality of being able to combine with other elements in chemical reactions.

• valency: The combining capacity of an element based on the number of electrons it can lose, gain, or share.

Slang Meanings of valent

• Meaning: Strong or powerful in a modern context.

  Example Sentence: That idea is valent, it can really change things!

• Meaning: Capable or effective in slang usage.

  Example Sentence: That team is valent, they always get the job done.