HEPTAVALENT

Etymology

Adjective

heptavalent (not comparable)

(chemistry) Having an atomic valence of 7.

(medicine) Having a vaccine valence of 7.

Synonyms

• septivalent

Source: Wiktionary


Hep*tav"a*lent, a. Etym: [Hepta- + L. valens, p. pr. See Valence.] (Chem.)

Definition: Having seven units of attractive force or affinity; -- said of heptad elements or radicals.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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