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Heptad :: Heptad (n.) An atom which has a valence of seven, and which can be theoretically combined with, substituted for, or replaced by, seven monad atoms or radicals; as, iodine is a heptad in iodic acid. Also used as an adjective..

Monad :: Monad (n.) A simple, minute organism; a primary cell, germ, or plastid..

Flagellata :: Flagellata (v. t.) An order of Infusoria, having one or two long, whiplike cilia, at the anterior end. It includes monads. See Infusoria, and Monad..

Monad :: Monad (n.) An atom or radical whose valence is one, or which can combine with, be replaced by, or exchanged for, one atom of hydrogen..

Monad :: Monad (n.) One of the smallest flangellate Infusoria; esp., the species of the genus Monas, and allied genera..

Monadology :: Monadology (n.) The doctrine or theory of monads.

Monad :: Monad (n.) The elementary and indestructible units which were conceived of as endowed with the power to produce all the changes they undergo, and thus determine all physical and spiritual phenomena..

Valence :: Valence (n.) The degree of combining power of an atom (or radical) as shown by the number of atoms of hydrogen (or of other monads, as chlorine, sodium, etc.) with which it will combine, or for which it can be substituted, or with which it can be compared; thus, an atom of hydrogen is a monad, and has a valence of one; the atoms of oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon are respectively dyads, triads, and tetrads, and have a valence respectively of two, three, and four..

Monadelphous :: Monadelphous (a.) Of or pertaining to the Monadelphia; having the stamens united in one body by the filaments.

Plastide :: Plastide (n.) A formative particle of albuminous matter; a monad; a cytode. See the Note under Morphon.

Monadelphian :: Monadelphian (a.) Alt. of Monadelphou.

Monadaria :: Monadaria (n. pl.) The Infusoria.

Monadical :: Monadical (a.) Of, pertaining to, or like, a monad, in any of its senses. See Monad, n..

Monas :: Monas (n.) A genus of minute flagellate Infusoria of which there are many species, both free and attached. See Illust. under Monad..

Pentad :: Pentad (n.) Any element, atom, or radical, having a valence of five, or which can be combined with, substituted for, or compared with, five atoms of hydrogen or other monad; as, nitrogen is a pentad in the ammonium compounds..

Quadrivalent :: Quadrivalent (a.) Having a valence of four; capable of combining with, being replaced by, or compared with, four monad atoms; tetravalent; -- said of certain atoms and radicals; thus, carbon and silicon are quadrivalent elements..

Monadelphia :: Monadelphia (n. pl.) A Linnaean class of plants having the stamens united into a tube, or ring, by the filaments, as in the Mallow family..

Lemonade :: Lemonade (n.) A beverage consisting of lemon juice mixed with water and sweetened.

Orangeade :: Orangeade (n.) A drink made of orange juice and water, corresponding to lemonade; orange sherbet..

Pantastomata :: Pantastomata (n. pl.) One of the divisions of Flagellata, including the monads and allied forms..

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