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BIVALENT [6 records]

Record 1 2011-12-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

... said of a chromosome formed by two similar chromosomes that lie close together or appear to join completely during meiosis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
OBS

Qualifie un groupe de deux chromosomes homologues qui se sont appariés par leur extrémité.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
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Record 2 2003-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Radioactive Ores (Mining)
CONT

The general genetic model hinges on the divalent nature of uranium - being strongly soluble in oxidizing conditions (uranic: U+6) and relatively insoluble in reducing conditions (uranous: U+4).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Minerais radioactifs (Mines métalliques)
CONT

Le modèle génétique général s'articule autour du caractère bivalent de l'uranium dans la nature - il est très soluble dans des conditions oxydantes (ion uranyl : U6+) et relativement insoluble dans des conditions réductrices (ion uraneux : U4+).

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Biotechnology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Biotechnologie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
  • Biotecnología
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Record 4 2002-01-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Geochemistry
DEF

Having a valence of two.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Géochimie
DEF

Dont la valence [...] est 2.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Geoquímica
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Record 5 2001-06-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Types of Aircraft
  • Air Defence
OBS

Dual-role F-4F fighter planes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Types d'aéronefs
  • Défense aérienne
PHR

Chasseur bivalent.

Spanish

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Record 6 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Algebra
  • Mathematics
OBS

the elements of [this set] will be called 2-valued functions on X.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Algèbre
  • Mathématiques
OBS

cette mesure [qui ne prend que les valeurs 0 et 1] est dite mesure bivalente.

Spanish

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