hexa-


hexa-

combining form

Definition of HEXA-

1
: six <hexaploid>
2
: containing six atoms, groups, or equivalents <hexane>

Variants of HEXA-

hexa- or hex-

Origin of HEXA-

Greek, from hex six — more at six

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