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octavalent

[ ok-tuh-vey-luhnt ]

adjective

Chemistry.
  1. having a valence of eight.

octavalent

/ ˌɒ°ì³Ùəˈ±¹±ðɪ±ôÉ™²Ô³Ù /

adjective

  1. chem having a valency of eight
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of octavalent1

First recorded in 1875–80; octa- + -valent
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Example Sentences

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Fe, Co, divalent and trivalent; Ni, divalent; Os, Ru, hexavalent and octavalent; Pd, Pt, divalent and tetravalent; Ir, tri-, tetra- and hexa-valent.

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