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Hexad

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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Digit 76% connected

One of the terminal divisions of a limb appendage; a finger or toe.

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Figure 76% connected

The form of anything; shape; outline; appearance.

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Sestet 92% connected

A piece of music composed for six voices or six instruments; a sextet; -- called also sestuor.

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Sextet 92% connected

Alt. of Sextetto

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Sise 92% connected

An assize.

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Six 92% connected

One more than five; twice three; as, six yards.

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Integer noun · 78% connection

any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero; "an integer is a number that is not a fraction"

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Irrational noun · 78% connection

a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number

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Irrational number noun · 78% connection

a real number that cannot be expressed as a rational number

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Natural number noun · 78% connection

the number 1 and any other number obtained by adding 1 to it repeatedly

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Rational noun · 78% connection

an integer or a fraction

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Real noun · 78% connection

any rational or irrational number

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Real number noun · 78% connection

any rational or irrational number

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Square root noun · 78% connection

a number that when multiplied by itself equals a given number

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Whole number noun · 78% connection

any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero; "an integer is a number that is not a fraction"

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-ic unknown · 78% connection

A suffix, denoting that the element indicated enters into certain compounds with its highest valence, or with a valence relatively hig…

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Alkalamide noun · 78% connection

One of a series of compounds that may be regarded as ammonia in which a part of the hydrogen has been replaced by basic, and another p…

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Amide noun · 78% connection

A compound formed by the union of amidogen with an acid element or radical. It may also be regarded as ammonia in which one or more hy…

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Atomicity noun · 78% connection

Degree of atomic attraction; equivalence; valence; also (a later use) the number of atoms in an elementary molecule. See Valence.

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Biacid adjective · 78% connection

Having two hydrogen atoms which can be replaced by negative atoms or radicals to form salts; -- said of bases. See Diacid.

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Bibasic adjective · 78% connection

Having to hydrogen atoms which can be replaced by positive or basic atoms or radicals to form salts; -- said of acids. See Dibasic.

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Bicarbonate noun · 78% connection

a salt of carbonic acid (containing the anion HCO3) in which one hydrogen atom has been replaced; an acid carbonate

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Diacid adjective · 78% connection

Divalent; -- said of a base or radical as capable of saturating two acid monad radicals or a dibasic acid. Cf. Dibasic, a., and Biacid.

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Dibasic adjective · 78% connection

Having two acid hydrogen atoms capable of replacement by basic atoms or radicals, in forming salts; bibasic; -- said of acids, as oxal…

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Dyad adjective · 78% connection

Having a valence or combining power of two; capable of being substituted for, combined with, or replaced by, two atoms of hydrogen; as…

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Equivalence noun · 78% connection

The quantity of the combining power of an atom, expressed in hydrogen units; the number of hydrogen atoms can combine with, or be exch…

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Heptad noun · 78% connection

An atom which has a valence of seven, and which can be theoretically combined with, substituted for, or replaced by, seven monad atoms…

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Hexabasic adjective · 78% connection

Having six hydrogen atoms or six radicals capable of being replaced or saturated by bases; -- said of acids; as, mellitic acid is hexa…

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Hexacid adjective · 78% connection

Having six atoms or radicals capable of being replaced by acids; hexatomic; hexavalent; -- said of bases; as, mannite is a hexacid bas…

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Imide noun · 78% connection

A compound with, or derivative of, the imido group; specif., a compound of one or more acid radicals with the imido group, or with a m…

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Isethionic adjective · 78% connection

Pertaining to, derived from, or designating, an acid, HO.C2H4.SO3H, obtained as an oily or crystalline substance, by the action of sul…

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Mercaptan noun · 78% connection

Any one of series of compounds, hydrosulphides of alcohol radicals, in composition resembling the alcohols, but containing sulphur in…

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Molecule noun · 78% connection

A group of atoms so united and combined by chemical affinity that they form a complete, integrated whole, being the smallest portion o…

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