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noun
1.
Chemistry. an atom or atomic group that takes the place of another atom or group present in the molecule of the original compound.
adjective
2.
having been or capable of being substituted.
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Substituent
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So is titanic. Does it mean:
| of or containing titanium, especially in the tetravalent state or three valence state |
| any of a number of polymers containing alternate silicon and oxygen atoms and that are fluid, resinous, rubbery, extremely stable in high temperatures, and water-repellent |
Origin:
1890–95; < Latin substituent- (stem of substituēns), present participle of substituere to substitute, equivalent to sub- sub- + -stitu-, combining form of statuere to set up, erect (see statue) + -ent- -ent
1890–95; < Latin substituent- (stem of substituēns), present participle of substituere to substitute, equivalent to sub- sub- + -stitu-, combining form of statuere to set up, erect (see statue) + -ent- -ent
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