Definition

A type of chemical compound that includes six water molecules for each molecule of the compound.

Example

The laboratory synthesized a hexahydrate to study its properties.

Conversation

Did you know that some minerals are classified as a hexahydrate?

Really? What does that mean exactly?

It means they contain six molecules of water in their structure.

That's interesting! I never knew water could be part of a mineral's makeup.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hexahydrate → It is formed from "hexa-" (from Greek "hex", meaning six) and "hydrate" (from Greek "hydor", meaning water). The word describes a compound that contains six water molecules.

Memory Tip

Think of 'six' ('hexa-') water molecules ('hydrate') being part of a compound — that's what hexahydrate means.

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