univalent

adjective

1. Chemistry. having a valence of one; monovalent.
2. Genetics. (of a chromosome) single; unpaired; not possessing or joining its homologous chromosome in synapsis.

adjective

1. (of a chromosome during meiosis) not paired with its homologue
2. chem another word for monovalent

adj.

1. Having valence 1.
2. Having only one valence.
3. Of or relating to a chromosome that is not paired or united with its homologous chromosome during synapsis.

n.

1. A univalent chromosome.

1. Having a valence of 1.