valence
(Va-lence)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a measure of the number of bonds formed by an atom of a given element; 2 the intrinsic attractiveness or aversiveness of an event or object etc; 3 capacity to unite
Example Sentence
A familiar face can have positive valence.
Synonyms
valency; number of atom bonds; intrinsic attractiveness
Antonyms
ability to separate
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Rhymes
- valence
- surveillance