Word: nitridyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ni
tri
dyl
Definition: A radical nitrogen ion with a double negative charge; N2−•; A nitrogen atom with only two bonds.
Morphemes:
Affix: nitride
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A compound of nitrogen where nitrogen has an oxidation state of −3.
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