germyl en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English germane Proto-Indo-European *swel-der.? Ancient Greek ῡ̔́λη (hū́lē)der. Frenchder. English -yl English germyl From germane + -yl.
Meanings
- The univalent radical of germanium H₃Ge- that is analogous to methyl.
- (in-compounds) Any organic derivative of this radical.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| germyls | Number=Plur | lexicographic |