heteroradical en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌhɛtɜɹəˈɹædɪkəl/
Etymology
From hetero- + radical; ultimately from Ancient Greek ἕτερος (héteros, “different”) and Latin radix (“root”).
Meanings
- Either of a pair of homonyms that have different roots
- An organic radical in which the unpaired electron is on an atom other than carbon
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| heteroradicals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |