hexatomic, a. Chem.
(hɛksəˈtɒmɪk)
[f. hexa- + atomic.]
Containing or consisting of six atoms of some substance; having six replaceable hydrogen atoms; also = hexavalent.
| 1873 J. P. Cooke New Chem. 290 No definite pentatomic hydrate is known, but of hexatomic hydrates there are several noteworthy examples. 1877 Watts Fownes' Chem. (ed. 12) II. 187 Hexatomic Alcohols and Ethers: this class of compounds includes most of the saccharine substances found in plants. 1879 Academy 27 Dec. 467 Iron, manganese, chromium, and aluminium being regarded as hexatomic. |