octet

noun
  1. A group or set of eight people or things. noun
    The octet of musicians performed a beautiful symphony.
    In chemistry, an octet refers to the eight electrons in the outer shell of an atom.
  2. A musical composition for eight instruments or voices. noun
    The composer wrote an octet for strings and woodwinds.
    The choir performed an octet that highlighted each singer's unique voice.
  3. In computing, a byte consisting of eight bits. noun
    Each octet in the IP address represents a number between 0 and 255.
    The data packet was divided into several octets for transmission.