What is another word for monovalent?
Pronunciation: [mˈɒnə͡ʊvˌe͡ɪlənt] (IPA) 
Monovalent is a term used in chemistry to describe an atom or ion with only one valence electron. Some synonyms for monovalent include univalent, single-valent, and one-valent. The term monovalent is often used in biology as well, particularly when describing the binding of certain molecules to receptors. Other synonyms for monovalent in this context include unimolecular and single-site. In vaccines and immunology, monovalent refers to a vaccine containing only one strain of a virus or bacterium, as opposed to a multivalent vaccine which covers multiple strains. Other synonyms for monovalent in this context include univalent, monospecific, and single-antigen.
