Word: silicenes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: si
lice
nes
Definition: Plural of silicene. Any short-lived, reactive species R2Si: analogous to carbenes.
Morphemes:
Affix: silicon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: silex
Language: la
Decoded: silex
Meaning: flint, silica
Affix: -on
Language: en
Decoded: -on
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming names of noble gases and certain nonmetal elements (such as boron or silicon).
Affix: carbene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any short-lived, reactive species R2C:, especially the parent compound CH2: (also called methylene).
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).