Triv′a-lent
,
[Pref.
tri-
+ L.
valens
,
-entis
, p. pr. See
Valence
.]
(Chem.)
Having a valence of three; capable of being combined with, substituted for, or compared with, three atoms of hydrogen; – said of triad atoms or radicals; thus, nitrogen is trivalent in ammonia.