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quantivalence|kwənˈtɪvələns|
[f. L. quanti- comb. form of quantum how much + -valence after equi-valence.]
1. Of a chemical element: The extent to which one of its atoms can hold other atoms in combination; valence; atomicity.
1871Roscoe Elem. Chem. 172 This difference of combining power is termed Quantivalence of the elements. 1882Stallo Concepts Mod. Phys. 36 Dyads..and other elements of still higher quantivalence.
2. Mechanical equivalence.
1890Brit. Med. Jrnl. 9 Aug. 319/2 It shows that the quantivalence of nerve force is exceedingly small.
So quanˈtivalency = prec.; quanˈtivalent a. pertaining or relating to quantivalence. |