원자가(原子價): 한 원자가 다른 원자와 결합할 수 있는 능력을 나타내는 수치.
The combining power of an atom or group of atoms, determined by the number of electrons it can lose, gain, or share when it combines with others.
예문:
"Carbon has a valence of four, which allows it to form complex chains and rings."
"The chemical reactivity of an element is primarily determined by its valence electrons."
유발성(誘發性) 또는 유의성(有意性): 어떤 사물이나 현상이 개인에게 주는 정서적 가치나 끌림의 정도.
The intrinsic attractiveness (positive valence) or aversiveness (negative valence) of an event, object, or situation.
예문:
"The researcher studied the emotional valence of different colors on consumer behavior."
"Memories with high emotional valence are often easier to recall than neutral ones."
결합가(結合價): 한 단어가 문장 내에서 필수적으로 거느리는 문장 성분의 수.
The number of grammatical elements (such as subject and objects) with which a particular word, especially a verb, combines in a sentence.
예문:
"The verb 'give' has a valence of three because it requires a subject, a direct object, and an indirect object."
"Linguistic valence helps explain why some sentences feel incomplete even if they have a verb."
가수(價數): 항체나 항원이 결합할 수 있는 부위의 수.
The number of antigen-binding sites on an antibody or the number of antigenic determinants on an antigen.
예문:
"The high valence of IgM antibodies allows them to bind effectively to repetitive structures on bacteria."
"Scientists are working to increase the valence of the vaccine to cover more viral strains."