hexaploid

/ˌhɛksəˈplaɪd/ or /hɛksəˈplaɪd/; /ˈhɛksəˌplaɪd/ or /ˈhɛksəˌplaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of organism or plant that has six sets of chromosomes, typically a result of hybridization or polyploidy, and exhibiting increased vigor and fertility.

“The botanist studied the hexaploid wheat for its unique genetic properties.”

Synonyms

  • allopolyploid
  • polyploid

Antonyms

  • diploid
  • monoploid