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bivalved

UK
/baɪˈvælvd/
US
/baɪˈvælvd/

Translations

bivalvedadjective
more bivalved
Comp.
most bivalved
Super.
UK
/baɪˈvælvd/
US
/baɪˈvælvd/
The bivalved shell of the mollusk was found on the beach.
Двустворчатая раковина моллюска была найдена на пляже.
Synonyms
two-parted
two-valved
bivalve
bivalvepast participle

bivalved

Used of objects or organisms that possess two valves, e.g., "a bivalved capsule".
Synonyms
equivalved
bilobed
two-lobed
double-valved
two-valved
two-shelled

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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