Definitions for quadrivalentˌkwɒd rəˈveɪ lənt, kwɒˈdrɪv ə-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
quad•ri•va•lentˌkwɒd rəˈveɪ lənt, kwɒˈdrɪv ə-(adj.)
having a valence of four; tetravalent.
Category: Chemistry
exercising four different valences, as antimony with valences of 5, 4, 3, and −3.
Category: Chemistry
Origin of quadrivalent:
1860–65
quad`ri•va′lent•ly(adv.)
Wiktionary
quadrivalent(Adjective)
Having a valence of four.
Webster Dictionary
Quadrivalent(adj)
having a valence of four; capable of combining with, being replaced by, or compared with, four monad atoms; tetravalent; -- said of certain atoms and radicals; thus, carbon and silicon are quadrivalent elements
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