quinquevalent (kwinkwevalent)

[L. quinque, = E. five, + E. valent.] In chem., capable of being combined with or exchanged for five hydrogen atoms; having an equiva lence of five. quin que valve (kwin'kwē-valv), a. [ bot., having five valves, as a pericarp. quin que valvular (kwin-kwe-val'vū-lär), a. [ mi ioners who were appointed from time to time under the republic as extraordinary ma gist rates to carry any measure into effect, as to provide relief in time of public distre , to direct the establishment of a colony, or to provide for the repair of fortifications. quinqui-. For words so erroneously spelled, see quinque-.