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bivalved

UK
/baɪˈvælvd/
US
/baɪˈvælvd/

Translations

bivalvedadjective
more bivalved
Comp.
most bivalved
Super.
UK
/baɪˈvælvd/
US
/baɪˈvælvd/
bivalvéTerme technique en zoologie et en botanique.
The bivalved mollusk opened its shells to filter feed in the water.
Le mollusque bivalvé a ouvert ses coquilles pour se nourrir en filtrant l'eau.
Additional translations
à deux valvesTournure descriptive, surtout dans un contexte scientifique ou explicatif.
Synonyms
two-parted
two-valved
bivalve
bivalvepast participle

bivalved

Used of objects or organisms that possess two valves, e.g., "a bivalved capsule".
bivalvéTerme botanique et zoologique.
The seed pod is bivalved and splits neatly when ripe.
La gousse est bivalvée et s’ouvre proprement à maturité.
Synonyms
two-lobed
bilobed
equivalved
two-shelled
two-valved
double-valved

Definitions

bivalvedadjective
Having two shells or valves that are hinged together.
The bivalved mollusk opened its shells to filter feed in the water.
Consisting of two hinged parts or valves, especially referring to seed capsules or pods in botany.
The plant produces bivalved seed capsules that split open to release the seeds.
bivalvepast participle
Having two valves or hinged parts; two-valved.
The seed pod is bivalved and splits neatly when ripe.
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