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Hexa

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Greek OriginPlay
Hexa originates from Greek, where 'hex' means six. SlideA hexagon is derived from the Greek 'hex' for its six angles.
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Mathematical UsePlay
'Hexa' is used in math to describe six-sided shapes or six-part processes. SlideA hexahedron is a 3D shape with six faces.
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'Hexa' is common in science, especially chemistry, to denote six atoms or ions. SlideHexachloride means a compound with six chlorine atoms.