Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Valency.
Valency - as a noun
The phenomenon of forming chemical bonds
(biology) a relative capacity to unite or react or interact as with antigens or a biological substrate
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
valence12(chemistry) a property of atoms or radicals; their combining power given in terms of the number of hydrogen atoms (or the equivalent)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
valence12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
power10powerfulness20Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The valency of oxygen is generally 2."
"Carbon has a valency of 4 in most compounds."
"The valency of hydrogen is usually 1."
"The valency of an atom determines how many bonds it can form."
"The valency of chlorine in chloride ions is -1."
Word Game Points
Is VALENCY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, valency is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
VALENCY has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is VALENCY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, valency is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordVALENCY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is VALENCY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, valency is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordVALENCY has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
