Word: silicides
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: si
li
cides
Definition: Plural of silicide; any of various compounds of silicon with a more electropositive element or radical
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.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).