germyl

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English

Etymology

From germane +‎ -yl.

Noun

germyl (plural germyls)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) The univalent radical of germanium H3Ge- that is analogous to methyl.
  2. (organic chemistry, in combination) Any organic derivative of this radical.