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Hexatomic vs Hexacid - What's the difference?

hexatomic | hexacid |

In chemistry|lang=en terms the difference between hexatomic and hexacid

is that hexatomic is (chemistry) having six atoms in each molecule while hexacid is (chemistry) having six atoms or radicals capable of being replaced by acids; hexatomic; hexavalent.

As adjectives the difference between hexatomic and hexacid

is that hexatomic is (chemistry) having six atoms in each molecule while hexacid is (chemistry) having six atoms or radicals capable of being replaced by acids; hexatomic; hexavalent.

hexatomic

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Alternative forms

* hexaatomic * hexa-atomic

Adjective

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  • (chemistry) Having six atoms in each molecule

    • hexacid

    English

    Adjective

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  • (chemistry) Having six atoms or radicals capable of being replaced by acids; hexatomic; hexavalent.
    • Mannitol is a hexacid alcohol.
    (Webster 1913)