decahydraten.
/dɛkəˈhʌɪdrət/ Chemistry.
A compound containing ten molecules of water of crystallization.
ΚΠ
1902 Science 24 Jan. 146/1 The equilibrium conditions were determined by the solid salt being in the form of the decahydrate.
Derivatives
decaˈhydrated adj.
ΚΠ
1880 G. Lunge Theoret. & Pract. Treat. Manuf. Sulphuric Acid & Alkali II. 6 The solubility of the decahydrated salt in water rises from 0° to 34° C. with the temperature.
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