quadrivalent

[ kwod-ruh-vey-luhnt, kwo-driv-uh- ]

/ ˌkwɒd rəˈveɪ lənt, kwɒˈdrɪv ə- /

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adjective Chemistry.

having a valence of four; tetravalent.

exhibiting four different valences, as antimony with valences of 5, 4, 3, and −3.

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Origin of quadrivalent

First recorded in 1860–65; quadri- + -valent

OTHER WORDS FROM quadrivalent

quad·ri·va·lence, quad·ri·va·len·cy, nounquad·ri·va·lent·ly, adverb

Words nearby quadrivalent

quadriplegic, quadripole, quadrireme, quadrisect, quadrisyllable, quadrivalent, quadrivial, quadrivium, quadrominium, quadroon, quadrophonics

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How to use quadrivalent in a sentence

The vaccine, called mRNA-1010, is designed to target four lineages of influenza viruses that circulate seasonally each year, just like the current quadrivalent flu vaccines on the market.
mRNA vaccine technology moves to flu: Moderna says trial has begun|Beth Mole|July 7, 2021|Ars Technica

British Dictionary definitions for quadrivalent

quadrivalent

/ (ˌkwɒdrɪˈveɪlənt) /

adjective

chem another word for tetravalent

Derived forms of quadrivalent

quadrivalency or quadrivalence, noun

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