heteroradical

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English

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌhɛtɜɹəˈɹædɪkəl/

Noun

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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