metallide en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek μέτᾰλλον (métăllon)der. Latin metallum Old French metalbor. Middle English metal English metal English -ide English metallide From metal + -ide.
Meanings
- Any compound of a metal with a more electropositive element
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| metalide | alternative | lexicographic | |
| metallides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |