pseudohalide en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ψεύδω (pseúdō) Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ēs Proto-Hellenic *-ēs Ancient Greek -ης (-ēs) Ancient Greek -ής (-ḗs) Ancient Greek ψευδής (pseudḗs)der. Middle English pseudo- English pseudo- English halide English pseudohalide From pseudo- + halide.
Meanings
- A chemical compound that is not a halide, but which resembles a halide in its charge and reactivity.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pseudohalides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |