Advertisement
Advertisement
tetravalent
[ te-truh-vey-luhnt, te-trav-uh- ]
tetravalent
/ ˌtɛtrəˈveɪlənt /
adjective
- having a valency of four
- Alsoquadrivalent having four valencies
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˌtetraˈvalency, noun
Discover More
Other Words From
- tetra·valence tetra·valen·cy noun
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of tetravalent1
Discover More
Example Sentences
A tetravalent atom, such as that of Carbon, can combine with four monovalent atoms.
From Project Gutenberg
Similarly, we have trivalent, tetravalent, pentavalent elements.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[pet-ri-kawr]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse