hexavalent

adjective

hexa·​va·​lent ˌhek-sə-ˈvā-lənt How to pronounce hexavalent (audio)
: having a chemical valence of six

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“Hexavalent.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hexavalent. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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