"tetrakis" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek τετράκις (tetrákis, “four times”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|τετράκις||four times}} Ancient Greek τετράκις (tetrákis, “four times”) Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} tetrakis (not comparable)
  1. (mathematics, chemistry) Having four identical units Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Chemistry, Mathematics Derived forms: tetrakis hexahedron, tetrakis legomenon
    Sense id: en-tetrakis-en-adj-sxhk4Dab Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: chemistry, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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