HEXAVALENT

Etymology

Adjective

hexavalent (not comparable)

(chemistry) Having an atomic valence of 6.

(medicine) Having a vaccine valence of 6.

Source: Wiktionary


Hex*av"a*lent, a. Etym: [Hexa- + L. valens, -entis, p. pr. See Valence.] (Chem.)

Definition: Having a valence of six; -- said of hexads.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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