Definition of pentavalent in English:
pentavalent
adjective ˌpɛntəˈveɪl(ə)ntˌpɛn(t)əˈveɪlənt
Chemistry Having a valency of five.
Example sentencesExamples
- Treatment has traditionally been with pentavalent antimony compounds such as solustibosan.
- The soldiers were treated with intravenous pentavalent antimonial therapy daily for 20 days with good clinical improvement.
- Table 4 includes the recommended dosage of pentavalent antimony and other treatment options.
- Because pentavalent antimony is difficult to use, consultation with an infectious disease specialist and the CDC is recommended before using it.
- The other inorganic pentavalent salt tested (sodium hexafluoroarsenate) was not genotoxic in either of the two studies carried out.
Definition of pentavalent in US English:
pentavalent
adjectiveˌpɛn(t)əˈveɪləntˌpen(t)əˈvālənt
Chemistry Having a valence of five.
Example sentencesExamples
- Treatment has traditionally been with pentavalent antimony compounds such as solustibosan.
- The other inorganic pentavalent salt tested (sodium hexafluoroarsenate) was not genotoxic in either of the two studies carried out.
- Table 4 includes the recommended dosage of pentavalent antimony and other treatment options.
- Because pentavalent antimony is difficult to use, consultation with an infectious disease specialist and the CDC is recommended before using it.
- The soldiers were treated with intravenous pentavalent antimonial therapy daily for 20 days with good clinical improvement.