octavalent

[ ok-tuh-vey-luh nt ]
/ ˌɒk təˈveɪ lənt /

adjective Chemistry.

having a valence of eight.

Origin of octavalent

First recorded in 1875–80; octa- + -valent

Words nearby octavalent

octant, octarchy, octaroon, octastyle, octateuch, octavalent, octave, octave coupler, octavia, octavian, octavius

British Dictionary definitions for octavalent

octavalent
/ (ˌɒktəˈveɪlənt) /

adjective

chem having a valency of eight