oc·tad ( k t d )n. A group or sequence of eight. [Greek oktas, oktad-, from okt  , eight; see okt(u) in Indo-European roots.]oc·tad ic adj. |
octad [ˈɒktæd]
n
1. (Mathematics) a group or series of eight
2. (Chemistry) Chem an element or group with a valency of eight
[from Greek oktās, from oktō eight]
octadic adj
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