heteroradical

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌhɛtɜrəˈrædɪkəl/, SAMPA: /%hEt2r@"r{dIk@l/

Etymology

From hetero- +‎ radical; ultimately from Ancient Greek ἕτερος (heteros, “different”) and Latin radix (“root”).

Noun

heteroradical (plural heteroradicals)

1. Either of a pair of homonyms that have different roots
2. (chemistry) An organic radical in which the unpaired electron is on an atom other than carbon