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hemihydrate

[ hem-i-hahy-dreyt ]

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. a hydrate in which there are two molecules of the compound for each molecule of water.


hemihydrate

/ ˌhɛmɪˈhaɪdreɪt /

noun

  1. chem a hydrate in which there are two molecules of substance to every molecule of water
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Derived Forms

  • ˌhemiˈhydrated, adjective
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Other Words From

  • hemi·hydrat·ed adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hemihydrate1

First recorded in 1905–10; hemi- + hydrate

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