tet·ra·va·lent (t t r -v  lnt)adj. Having valence 4. |
tetravalent [ˌtɛtrəˈveɪlənt]
adj Chem
1. (Chemistry) having a valency of four
2. (Chemistry) Also quadrivalent having four valencies
tetravalency n
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| Adj. | 1. | tetravalent - haveing a valence of four chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions |
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