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Definition of Octavalent

1. a. Having a valence of eight; capable of being combined with, exchanged for, or compared with, eight atoms of hydrogen; -- said of certain atoms or radicals.

Definition of Octavalent

1. Adjective. (chemistry) having a valence of 8 ¹

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Medical Definition of Octavalent

1. Having a valence of eight; capable of being combined with, exchanged for, or compared with, eight atoms of hydrogen; said of certain atoms or radicals. Origin: Octa- + L. Valens, p. Pr. See Valence. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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