English word hexacid comes from English lactic (Of, relating to, or derived from milk.), English hex- (Form of hexa- used before a vowel.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| lactic | English (eng) | Of, relating to, or derived from milk. |
| hex- | English (eng) | Form of hexa- used before a vowel. |
| hexacid | English (eng) | (chemistry) Having six atoms or radicals capable of being replaced by acids; hexatomic; hexavalent. |