Advertisement

Advertisement

heptahydrate

[ hep-tuh-hahy-dreyt ]

noun

  1. a hydrate that contains seven molecules of water, as magnesium sulfate, MgSO 4 ⋅7H 2 O.

Discover More

Other Words From

  • hepta·hydrat·ed adjective

Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of heptahydrate1

First recorded in 1870–75; hepta- + hydrate

Discover More

Example Sentences

Following this there will be deposition of the heptahydrate (point 3), with subsequent disappearance of the liquid phase.

With regard to sodium sulphate heptahydrate the same considerations will hold as in the case of the decahydrate.

Advertisement

Word of the Day

axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

Meaning and examples

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

heptahedronheptamerous

Browse

  • #
  • aa
  • bb
  • cc
  • dd
  • ee
  • ff
  • gg
  • hh
  • ii
  • jj
  • kk
  • ll
  • mm
  • nn
  • oo
  • pp
  • qq
  • rr
  • ss
  • tt
  • uu
  • vv
  • ww
  • xx
  • yy
  • zz