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heptavalent

American

[hep-tuh-vey-luhnt] / ˈhɛp təˌveɪ lənt /

adjective

Chemistry.

septivalent.

heptavalent British

/ hɛpˈtævələnt, ˌhɛptəˈveɪlənt /

adjective

Also: septivalent. chem having a valency of seven

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Etymology

Origin of heptavalent

hepta- + -valent

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