organosilicon en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English organo- Latin silex Proto-Indo-European *-(i)yós Proto-Italic *-ijos Proto-Italic *-ios Old Latin -ios Latin -iusnom. Latin -ium New Latin siliciumlbor. English silicium English -on English silicon English organosilicon From organo- + silicon.
Meanings
- (not-comparable) Describing any of a series of derivatives of silicon that have at least one alkyl or aryl group, especially one containing at least one carbon–silicon bond.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| organo-silicon | alternative | lexicographic |