tetravalent

• Se dit d'un atome, d'un ion ou d'un élément dont la valence est égale à quatre, c'est-à-dire qui peut former quatre liaisons chimiques.

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.

   tétravalent

   • 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.