radicale

Definitions of radicale
  1. noun
    (chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
    synonyms: gruppo atomico
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    types:
    vinile
    a univalent chemical radical derived from ethylene
    acetile
    the organic group of acetic acid (CH3CO-)
  2. noun
    (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
    synonyms: base, radice, stelo, tema
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    type of:
    forma, stampato
    the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
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