American Dictionary
Definition valence in American English
valence noun
[countable] noun
/ˈveɪləns/
/ˈveɪlənsi/
1
a measurement of the ability of an atom to combine with other atoms
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2
the valence of a verb refers to all the phrases and clauses that typically follow it. For example, the valence of a linking verb like 'be' typically involves a noun group, an adjective group, or a prepositional phrase such as 'in a muddle' in the sentence 'Oh dear, you are in a muddle, aren't you?'
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