heterovalent

English

Etymology

hetero- +‎ valent

Adjective

heterovalent (comparative more heterovalent, superlative most heterovalent)

1. (organic chemistry) Describing a resonance structure that has one fewer single bond than others
2. (inorganic chemistry) Having a different valency / valence

Related terms

• homovalent

Translations

describing a resonance structure that has one fewer single bond than others

• Dutch: heterovalent

having a different valency

• Dutch: heterovalent

See also

• sacrificial hyperconjugation