Substituent Definition
 səb-stĭcho͝o-ənt 
    noun
  
 An atom or group of atoms replacing another atom or group in a compound.
 Webster's New World 
    adjective
  
 Of or relating to such an atom or group.
 American Heritage 
Other Word Forms of Substituent
Noun
Singular:
 substituentPlural:
 substituentsOrigin of Substituent
-  Latin substituēns substituent- present participle of substituere to substitute substitute From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition 
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