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pentad

pen·tad [ pén tàd ] (plural pen·tads)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. group of five: any group or series of five, e.g. in mathematics

2. chemistry atom with valence of five: an atom or chemical group with a valence of five

3. meteorology 5 days: in meteorology, a period of five days

[Mid-17th century. < Greek pentad-< penta- "five"]
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