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Trivalent vs Quinquivalent - What's the difference?

trivalent | quinquivalent | see also |

Trivalent is a see also of quinquivalent.


As adjectives the difference between trivalent and quinquivalent

is that trivalent is (inorganic chemistry) having a valence of 3 while quinquivalent is (chemistry) having a valence of five.

As a noun trivalent

is (genetics) any trivalent chromosome.

trivalent

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (inorganic chemistry) having a valence of 3

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (genetics) Any trivalent chromosome.
    • ----

    quinquivalent

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (chemistry) Having a valence of five.

    • Alternative forms

    * quinquevalent

    See also

    * bivalent * trivalent * quadrivalent