Definition of Hexad

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

Exact synonyms: 6, Captain Hicks, Half A Dozen, Sestet, Sextet, Sextuplet, Sise, Six, Sixer, Vi
Generic synonyms: Digit, Figure

Definition of Hexad

1. n. 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.

Definition of Hexad

1. a group of six [n -S] : HEXADIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Hexad

1. 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. Origin: L. Hexas, hexadis, the number six, Gr, fr. Six. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hexad

hexachlorophene
hexachlorophene
hexachord
hexachords
hexacid
hexacosanoic acid
hexacosanoic acid
hexacosanol
hexacosyl
hexact
hexactinellid
hexactinelline
hexactinia
hexacts
hexad (current term)
hexad (current term)
hexadactylous
hexadactyly
hexade
hexadecane
hexadecanoic acid
hexadecanoic acid
hexadecimal
hexadecimals
hexadecimal notation
hexadecimal number system
hexadecimal system
hexades
hexadic
hexadimethrine

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