pentavalent
(pen-ta-va-lent)
4 syllables
Definition
adjective. having a valence of five in chemistry.
Example Sentence
The doctor administered a pentavalent vaccine to the child.
More Example Sentences
Pentavalent compounds are important in chemistry.
Synonyms
quintavalent; five-valent
Antonyms
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