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heptad
hep·tad
/
ˈhɛp
tæd
/
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hep
-tad
]
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noun
1.
the number seven.
2.
a group of seven.
3.
Chemistry
.
an element, atom, or group having a valence of seven.
Origin:
1650–60;
<
Greek
heptad-
(stem of
heptás
). See
hepta-
,
-ad
1
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heptad
(ˈhɛptæd)
—
n
1.
a group or series of seven
2.
the number or sum of seven
3.
an atom or element with a valency of seven
[C17: from Greek
heptas
seven]
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