HeyRuaHow to say “substituent” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionadán
- English:
- substituent, substitute
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-uh-dawn” /ˈɪn̪ˠəd̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ionadáin (substituents)
- Genitive singular:
- ionadáin, an ionadáin (e.g. suíomh an ionadáin, position of the substituent)
- Genitive plural:
- ionadán, na n-ionadán (e.g. líon na n-ionadán, the number of substituents)
What does “ionadán” mean?
“Ionadán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- substituent
- In chemistry, an atom or group of atoms that takes the place of another in a molecule.Also: substituent group, replacement atom.
1 other meaning: substitute
- 2substitute
- Something used in place of another thing.Also: replacement, surrogate.
“Ionadán” with the article
The plural of substituent in Irish is ionadáin. Here is ionadán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ionadán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionadán, the Irish word for substituent.
Other nouns in Irish
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Substituent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for substituent?
The Irish for substituent is ionadán (pronounced “IN-uh-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ionadáin. Depending on context it can also mean substitute.
How do you pronounce ionadán in Irish?
Ionadán is said like “IN-uh-dawn” (IPA /ˈɪn̪ˠəd̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of substituent in Irish?
The plural of ionadán is ionadáin; with the article, na hionadáin means “the substituents”. The genitive plural is ionadán, as in líon na n-ionadán (the number of substituents).
Does ionadán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ionadán can mean substituent or substitute, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ionadán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionadán (the substituent), a hionadán (her substituent), a n-ionadán (their substituent), na hionadáin (the substituents).
Is 'ionadán' the same as 'ionadaí'?
No. 'Ionadaí' is a person who represents or substitutes for someone, while 'ionadán' is mainly a technical term, especially a chemical substituent.
