Hexavalent Meaning in English

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Definition

Describes a chemical element or compound that has a valence (combining capacity) of six, meaning it can form six bonds with other atoms.

Usage & Nuances

This is a highly technical, scientific term—mainly used in chemistry and environmental contexts. Common collocations: 'hexavalent chromium', commonly associated with toxicity. Not used outside scientific or technical discussions.

• Spanish: hexavalente
• Portuguese (BR): hexavalente
• Portuguese (PT): hexavalente
• Chinese (Simplified): 六价的
• Chinese (Traditional): 六價的
• Hindi: हेक्सावैलेन्ट
• Arabic: سداسي التكافؤ
• Bengali: ষড়্যুজ (ছয়-যোজ্য) - হেক্সাভ্যালেন্ট
• Russian: шестивалентный
• Japanese: 六価
• Vietnamese: sáu hóa trị - hóa trị sáu - hexavalent
• Korean: 6가 - 헥사발렌트
• Turkish: hekzavalan
• Urdu: ہیکس ویلنٹ - چھ گنا والینسی والا
• Indonesian: sáu hóa trị - hóa trị sáu - hexavalent

Example Sentences

Chromium can exist in a hexavalent form.

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A hexavalent compound forms six chemical bonds.

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Scientists are studying the effects of hexavalent metals on water quality.

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The danger of hexavalent chromium in drinking water is a serious concern.

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Not all metals can become hexavalent, but chromium often does in industrial waste.

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People are demanding stricter laws about hexavalent pollutants.

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