quantivalence
(kwənˈtɪvələns)
[f. L. quanti- comb. form of quantum how much + -valence after equi-valence.]
1. Of a chemical element: The extent to which one of its atoms can hold other atoms in combination; valence; atomicity.
| 1871 Roscoe Elem. Chem. 172 This difference of combining power is termed Quantivalence of the elements. 1882 Stallo Concepts Mod. Phys. 36 Dyads..and other elements of still higher quantivalence. |
2. Mechanical equivalence.
| 1890 Brit. Med. Jrnl. 9 Aug. 319/2 It shows that the quantivalence of nerve force is exceedingly small. |
So quanˈtivalency = prec.; quanˈtivalent a. pertaining or relating to quantivalence.