'Heptavalent' definitions:

Definition of 'Heptavalent'

From: GCIDE
  • Heptavalent \Hep*tav"a*lent\, a. [Hepta- + L. valens, p. pr. See Valence.] (Chem.) Having seven units of attractive force or affinity; -- said of heptad elements or radicals. [1913 Webster]