Hexad

Definition:

  • (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.

Compare hexad with other words:

hexad vs. hexade

head vs. hexad

hexad vs. polyad

hexad vs. six