What is another word for divalent?
Pronunciation: [dˈɪve͡ɪlənt] (IPA) 
Divalent is a term that refers to a chemical compound that has a valency of two. This means that the compound can form two chemical bonds with other elements. There are several synonyms for the word, including bivalent, divalence, and diad. Bivalent is commonly used to describe chemical reactions involving two atoms or molecules. Divalence is often used in chemistry to describe the state of an element or molecule that has a valency of two. Diad is a less common synonym that refers specifically to a pair of atoms or ions that have a valency of two and are linked by a single chemical bond.
