Monovalent

Pronunciation: /ˌmɑːnəˈveɪlənt/

Monovalent (adjective)

  1. Having a single valence or combining capacity, often used in chemistry.

Examples

  • A monovalent ion can only form one bond.
  • A monovalent ion has only one valence electron.

Common collocations: monovalent ion, monovalent compound

Synonyms of Monovalent

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Monovalent

  • — Describes elements that can bond with multiple atoms.