English word hexachloride comes from English hexa- (Forming compound words with the sense of "six".), English chloride
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| hexa- | English (eng) | Forming compound words with the sense of "six". |
| chloride | English (eng) | (chemistry) any salt of hydrochloric acid, such as sodium chloride, or any binary compound of chlorine and another element or radical. |
| hexachloride | English (eng) | (chemistry) Any chloride having six chlorine atoms. |