Pentavalent


[pen-tuh-vey-luh nt, pen-tav-uh-] /ˌpɛn təˈveɪ lənt, pɛnˈtæv ə-/

adjective, Chemistry.
1.
having a valence of 5:
pentavalent arsenic.
2.
(def 2).
/ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/
adjective
1.
(chem) having a valency of five Also quinquevalent

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