Tetravalent
adjective, Chemistry.
1.
having a valence of four, as Pt +4 .
2.
quadrivalent.
adjective (chem)
1.
having a valency of four
2.
Also quadrivalent. having four valencies
tetravalent tet·ra·va·lent (tět’rə-vā’lənt)
adj.
Having a valence of four; quadrivalent.
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