SESQUI-
\sˈɛskwi], \sˈɛskwi], \s_ˈɛ_s_k_w_i]\
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A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting that three atoms or equivalents of the substance to the name of which it is prefixed are combined with two of some other element or radical; as, sesquibromide, sesquicarbonate, sesquichloride, sesquioxide.
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A combining form (also used adjectively) denoting that three atoms or equivalents of the substance to the name of which it is prefixed are combined with two of some other element or radical; as, sesquibromide, sesquicarbonate, sesquichloride, sesquioxide.
By Noah Webster.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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[L.] A prefix denoting that one and a half equivalent of the substance to the name of which it is prefixed are combined with one equivalent of the other substance mentioned; as sesquioxide of, which contains one and a half equivalent of oxygen to one of-.
By Henry Percy Smith
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