Trivalent
Pronunciation: /ˈtɹaɪˈvæɫənt/
Trivalent (adjective)
- Having three chemical bonds or valence electrons available for bonding.
- Relating to a system of logic with three truth values.
Examples
- The trivalent element formed stable compounds.
- Trivalent metals often participate in complex reactions.
Common collocations: trivalent compound, trivalent ion, trivalent state, trivalent logic, trivalent system