/ ˌpɒliˈveɪlənt; NAmE ˌpɑːl-/ adjective
1.
( chemistry ) having a valency of 3 or more
2.
( formal ) having many different functions or forms :
polyvalent managerial skills
► poly·va·lence / ˌpɒliˈveɪləns; NAmE ˌpɑːl-/ noun [ U ]
/ ˌpɒliˈveɪlənt; NAmE ˌpɑːl-/ adjective
1.
( chemistry ) having a valency of 3 or more
2.
( formal ) having many different functions or forms :
polyvalent managerial skills
► poly·va·lence / ˌpɒliˈveɪləns; NAmE ˌpɑːl-/ noun [ U ]
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005