Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
octa- |
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A prefix meaning eight. See Octo-., A combining form meaning eight; as in octodecimal, octodecimal, octolocular. |
octad |
noun |
An atom or radical which has a valence of eight, or is octavalent. |
octet |
noun |
A composition for eight parts, usually for eight solo instruments or voices. |
octic |
adjective |
Of the eighth degree or order., A quantic of the eighth degree. |
octo- |
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Alt. of Octa- |
octyl |
noun |
A hypothetical hydrocarbon radical regarded as an essential residue of octane, and as entering into its derivatives; as, octyl alcohol. |