Clues for the word "VALENCE"

We've had 12 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 15 times in crosswords. It was last seen in New York Times crossword on June 20, 2024.

Definition of valence

n. - The degree of combining power of an atom (or radical) as shown by the number of atoms of hydrogen (or of other monads, as chlorine, sodium, etc.) with which it will combine, or for which it can be substituted, or with which it can be compared; thus, an atom of hydrogen is a monad, and has a valence of one; the atoms of oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon are respectively dyads, triads, and tetrads, and have a valence respectively of two, three, and four.