octavalent

American

[ok-tuh-vey-luhnt] / ˌɒk təˈveɪ lənt /

adjective

Chemistry.

having a valence of eight.

octavalent British

/ ˌɒktəˈveɪlənt /

adjective

chem having a valency of eight

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Etymology

Origin of octavalent

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

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