| hexon | <molecular biology> Subunit of a hexameric structure or with hexameric symmetry, in particular the arrangement of most of the capsomers of Adenoviridae one capsomer surrounded by six others to form the hexon. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| hexone | <chemistry> A liquid hydrocarbon, C6H8, of the valylene series, obtained from distillation products of certain fats and gums. Origin: Hex- + -one. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| hexonic acid | The aldonic acid obtained on the oxidation of the aldehyde group of an aldohexose to a carboxylic acid (e.g., gluconic acid from glucose). (05 Mar 2000) |