polyad
nounEtymology From poly- + -ad.
1
A group consisting of an indeterminate number of items.
2
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An element whose valence is greater than two.
- Derived terms
- polyadic
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From poly- + -ad.
A group consisting of an indeterminate number of items.
Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An element whose valence is greater than two.
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