bi-bivalent

[bahy-bahy-vey-luh nt, bahy-biv-uh-]

adjective Chemistry.

noting an electrolytic compound which splits into two ions, each with a valence of two.

Origin of bi-bivalent

bi-¹ + bivalent

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