Vocabulary Entry

tetravalent

|adjective

adjective

Having a valence of four; capable of forming four bonds with other atoms.

Example Sentences

"Carbon is a tetravalent element, allowing it to form diverse organic molecules."

"In chemistry, tetravalent ions can participate in complex reactions due to their ability to bind with four other atoms."

"Silicon is another example of a tetravalent element, commonly used in electronics."