Hexa

usgb/heksə/
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A word part that means six.

Hexagon is a shape with six sides
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Greek Origin

Hexa originates from Greek, where 'hex' means six.

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A hexagon is derived from the Greek 'hex' for its six angles.
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Mathematical Use

'Hexa' is used in math to describe six-sided shapes or six-part processes.

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A hexahedron is a 3D shape with six faces.
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Scientific Terms

'Hexa' is common in science, especially chemistry, to denote six atoms or ions.

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Hexachloride means a compound with six chlorine atoms.
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