(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:20:02

Mul*tiv"a*lent (?), a. [Multi- + L. valens, p. pr. See Valence.] Chem. (a)

Having a valence greater than one, as silicon.

(b)

Having more than one degree of valence, as sulphur.

 

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