theta

theta
1. The 8th letter in the Greek alphabet, θ. 2. The eighth in a series; denotes the position of a substituent located on the eighth atom from the carboxyl or other functional group. 3. Symbol for angle.

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the·ta (thaґtə) [Θ, θ] the eighth letter of the Greek alphabet.

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