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hexavalent

(ˌhɛksəˈveɪlənt)
adj
(Chemistry) chem having a valency of six. Also: sexivalent
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hex•a•va•lent

(ˈhɛk səˌveɪ lənt)

adj.
having a chemical valence of six.
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