germanyl

/dʒɜːrˈmeɪəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical chemical compound, a derivative of germane, a group 14 hydride.

“The researcher studied the properties of germanyl in her thesis.”

2. noun

A rare or obsolete name for a germinate, especially a germinated seed.

“In the old gardening book, the author mentioned the use of germanyl to describe the seedling.”

Synonyms

  • germane
  • germinate

Antonyms

  • inert
  • non-germinate