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hexavalent

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hexavalent
[hek′sivā′lənt]
pertaining to a chemical with a valence of 6. Also called sexivalent.

hexavalent [hek″sah-va´lent]
having a valence of six.

hexavalent
having a valence of six.


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The Army's response to soldiers exposed to hexavalent chromium - the deadly poison made famous by the movie "Erin Brockovich" - has been inadequate and emits more than a faint whiff of cover-up.
WASHINGTON -- A new House bill proposes to prohibit the manufacture after July 1, 2010 of "electroindustry products" that contain lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) above the maximum concentration levels specified in the European Union's RoHS Directive.
WASHINGTON -- A new House bill proposes to prohibit the manufacture after July 1,2010, of "electroindustry products" that contain lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls ("PBBs"), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers ("PBDEs") above the maximum concentration levels specified in the European Union's RoHS Directive.
 
 
 
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