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quadrivalent
[ kwod-ruh-vey-luhnt, kwo-driv-uh- ]
adjective
, Chemistry.
- having a valence of four; tetravalent.
- exhibiting four different valences, as antimony with valences of 5, 4, 3, and −3.
quadrivalent
/ ˌkwɒdrɪˈveɪlənt /
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Derived Forms
- ˌquadriˈvalency, noun
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Other Words From
- quadri·valence quadri·valen·cy noun
- quadri·valent·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of quadrivalent1
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Example Sentences
The vaccine, called mRNA-1010, is designed to target four lineages of influenza viruses that circulate seasonally each year, just like the current quadrivalent flu vaccines on the market.
From Ars Technica
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