Word: silanyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: si
la
nyl
Definition: Alternative form of silyl. Any similar radical in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms are replaced by organic groups
Morphemes:
Affix: silane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH4
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material