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tetravalent

/ˌtɛ.trəˈveɪ.lənt/

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adjective

/ˌtɛ.trəˈveɪ.lənt/C2formalscientific
  • ruОписывает атом, ион или элемент, валентность которого равна четырём, то есть он может образовывать четыре химические связи.

Describes an atom, ion, or element that has a valence of four, meaning it can form four chemical bonds.

  1. Having a valence of fourC2formalscientific

    Describes an atom or element that can form four chemical bonds with other atoms.

    ruЧетырёхвалентный

    • Carbon is a well-known tetravalent element.
    • In organic chemistry, tetravalent atoms are central to many structures.
    • The tetravalent nature of silicon allows it to form complex compounds.
Forms
  • more tetravalent comparative form
  • most tetravalent superlative form