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Tetravalent

Definition: Having a valence of four, or the ability to form four bonds.

Usage:

1. Adjective: The compound is tetravalent, meaning it can combine with four atoms or radicals.
2. Noun: Carbon is considered tetravalent because it can form four covalent bonds with other atoms.

Sample Sentences:

1. Water is a well-known example of a molecule that is not tetravalent.
2. The tetravalent nature of silicon allows it to form strong bonds with other elements.
3. In organic chemistry, carbon atoms are often tetravalent.

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