Standard Lemma guide
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noun
The univalent radical of germanium H3Ge- that is analogous to methyl.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: chemistry, inorganic-chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
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noun
Any organic derivative of this radical.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-compounds
Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, organic-chemistry, physical-sciences
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History
Etymology tree English germane Proto-Indo-European *swel-der.? Ancient Greek ῡ̔́λη (hū́lē)der. Frenchder. English -yl English germyl From germane + -yl.
