quinquivalent

English

Alternative forms

• quinquevalent

Etymology

From quinque- +‎ -i- +‎ -valent.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kwɪŋkwɪˈveɪlənt/

Adjective

quinquivalent (not comparable)

1. (chemistry) Having an atomic valence of 5.
2. (medicine) Having a vaccine valence of 5.

Synonyms

• pentavalent (more common term)

See also

• bivalent
• trivalent
• quadrivalent