polyvalent
adjective
poly·va·lent
ˌpä-lē-ˈvā-lənt
also
pə-ˈli-və-lənt
1
: having a chemical valence greater usually than two
2
: effective against, sensitive toward, or counteracting more than one toxin, microorganism, or antigen
polyvalent vaccines
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“Polyvalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polyvalent. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.
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