heteroradical
heteroradical · heteroradicals
Either of a pair of homonyms that have different rootsEither of a pair of homonyms that have different roots
/ˌhɛtɜɹəˈɹædɪkəl/
Meaning
2 sensesEither of a pair of homonyms that have different roots
An organic radical in which the unpaired electron is on an atom other than carbon
Origin
From hetero- + radical; ultimately from Ancient Greek ἕτερος (héteros, “different”) and LaFrom hetero- + radical; ultimately from Ancient Greek ἕτερος (héteros, “different”) and Latin radix (“root”).
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Forms
plural: heteroradicals| Singular | heteroradical |
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