sechswertig
hexavalent
English translations
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hexavalent
Word details
- German meaning
- Sechswertig bedeutet, dass ein chemisches Element oder eine chemische Verbindung sechswertig ist, also sechs Bindungen eingehen kann.
- English meaning
- Hexavalent means that a chemical element or compound is hexavalent, i.e., can form six bonds.
- German example
- Chrom kann in sechswertiger Form giftig sein.
- English example
- Chromium can be toxic in its hexavalent form.
Example sentences with “sechswertig”
Sechswertiges Chrom ist giftig. (Hexavalent chromium is toxic.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemistry behind 'sechswertig'?
It indicates an atom has a valence of 6.