noun
- a chemical compound containing six fluorine atoms bonded to a central atom or group
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- Sulfur hexafluoride is used as an insulating gas in electrical equipment.
- Uranium hexafluoride is an important compound in nuclear fuel processing.
- The hexafluoride compound has six fluorine atoms attached to the central element.
- Molybdenum hexafluoride is a volatile chemical used in research.
- The stability of hexafluorides makes them useful in industrial applications.