silicide en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree 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 -ide English silicide From silicon + -ide.
Meanings
- Any compound of silicon with a more electropositive element
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| silicides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
hexasilicide · disilicide · salicide · monosilicide · tetrasilicide · silicidize