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Quadrivalent

Quad-riv′a-lent

,
Adj.
[
Quadri-
+ L.
valens
,
-entis
, p. pr. See
Valence
.]
(Chem.)
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
.

Definition 2024


quadrivalent

quadrivalent

English

Adjective

quadrivalent (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) Having a valence of four

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Noun

quadrivalent (plural quadrivalents)

  1. (genetics) Any quadrivalent chromosome

French

Etymology

quadri- + -valent

Adjective

quadrivalent m (feminine singular quadrivalente, masculine plural quadrivalents, feminine plural quadrivalentes)

  1. quadrivalent (all senses)