Word: germyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ger
myl
Definition: The univalent radical of germanium H3Ge- that is analogous to methyl.
Morphemes:
Affix: germ
Language: en
Meaning: chemistry
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gignō
Language: la
Decoded: gigno
Meaning: I beget
Affix: -men
Language: la
Decoded: -men
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: forms neuter nouns of the third declension
Affix: -ane
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A simple binary compound of hydrogen and a nonmetal or metalloid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.
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