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Meanings

1NounB2

valence/valency (chemistry)

the combining capacity of an atom, often equal to the number of electrons it can share, gain, or lose; also the oxidation state in some contexts

Examples

The element oxygen has a valence of 2, so it often forms two bonds with other atoms.
2NounC1

valence (psychology; affective value)

the intrinsic positivity or negativity of an emotion, event, or stimulus

Examples

In psychology, the emotion of happiness has a positive valence, while fear has a negative valence.