Word: silicide
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sil
i
cide
Definition: Any compound of silicon with a more electropositive element
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: -ide
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Any of a group of several elements - lanthanide.