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hexavalent

[ hek-suh-vey-luhnt ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. having a valence of six.

hexavalent

/ ˌhɛksəˈveɪlənt /

adjective

  1. chem having a valency of six Alsosexivalent

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hexavalent1

First recorded in 1885–90; hexa- + -valent

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Example Sentences

The coal ash deposits have heavy concentrations of hexavalent chromium, a carcinogen.

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