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hexad

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Noun
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hex=ad

CIDE DICTIONARY

hexadn. [L. hexas, hexadis, the number six, Gr. , , fr. "e`x six.].
     An atom whose valence is six, and which can be theoretically combined with, substituted for, or replaced by, six monad atoms or radicals; as, sulphur is a hexad in sulphuric acid. Also used as an adjective.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

hexad, n. a group of six.

Etymology
Gk hexas -ados f. hex six

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