xenic

English

Etymology 1

From xeno- +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzɛnɪk/, /ˈzinɪk/
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Adjective

xenic (not comparable)

  1. (biology, of a culture) Containing an unidentified organism, especially a bacterium.
  2. (LGBTQ) Of or pertaining to xenogenders.
  3. Strange or foreign in some way.
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From xenon +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzɛnɪk/, /ˈzinɪk/
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    • Audio (US):(file)

Adjective

xenic (not comparable)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) Relating to xenic acid.
Derived terms