the degree of attractiveness an individual, activity, or thing possesses as a behavioral goal.
Definition contributed by MChen about six months ago.
Fork this term (experimental) Forking concepts is the process of separating the senses, or variations, in the meaning of a term. This process should be used sparingly, and the ability to fork a term is the sole provenance of the curator.
NPicchetti Initial definition retrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valence?show=0&t=1303945628 about ten months ago
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Definition contributed by BGregory about ten months ago: the degree of combining power of an element as shown by the number of atomic weights of a monovalent element (as hydrogen) with which the atomic weight of the element will combine or for which it can be substituted or with which it can be compared; relative capacity to unite, react, or interact (as with antigens or a biological substrate); the degree of attractiveness an individual, activity, or thing possesses as a behavioral goal.
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Definition contributed by BGregory about one year ago: the degree of combining power of an element as shown by the number of atomic weights of a monovalent element (as hydrogen) with which the atomic weight of the element will combine or for which it can be substituted or with which it can be compared; relative capacity to unite, react, or interact (as with antigens or a biological substrate); the degree of attractiveness an individual, activity, or thing possesses as a behavioral goal. (from merriam-webster.com)
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