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Meaning of 'hexad' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Hexad [ 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.

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hex- hex-androus hexa hexabasic hexacapsular hexachord hexacid hexactinellid hexactinelline hexactinia

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  • Hexadecimal
    A mathematical notation for representing numbers in base 16. The numbers 10 through 15 are expressed as A through F: 10h or 0 ¥ 10

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