Definition of Heptad

1. Noun. The cardinal number that is the sum of six and one.

Exact synonyms: 7, Septenary, Septet, Seven, Sevener, Vii
Generic synonyms: Digit, Figure
Derivative terms: Seven

Definition of Heptad

1. n. An atom which has a valence of seven, and which can be theoretically combined with, substituted for, or replaced by, seven monad atoms or radicals; as, iodine is a heptad in iodic acid. Also used as an adjective.

Definition of Heptad

1. a group of seven [n -S]

Medical Definition of Heptad

1. An atom which has a valence of seven, and which can be theoretically combined with, substituted for, or replaced by, seven monad atoms or radicals; as, iodine is a heptad in iodic acid. Also used as an adjective. Origin: L. Heptas the number seven. Gr, fr. "epta seven. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Heptad

Hephaistos
hepoxilin epoxide hydrolase
hepper
hepper
heppest
heps
hepster
hepsters
hept
hepta-
heptachlor
heptachlor
heptachlors
heptachlor epoxide
heptad (current term)
heptad (current term)
heptadecanoic acid
heptads
heptad repeat
heptagon
heptagon
heptagonal
heptagonal
heptagons
heptagynia
heptagynous
heptahedron
heptamerous
heptameter
heptameters

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