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

Example Sentences

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Fe, Co, divalent and trivalent; Ni, divalent; Os, Ru, hexavalent and octavalent; Pd, Pt, divalent and tetravalent; Ir, tri-, tetra- and hexa-valent.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various

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