Definition of "germane" in English

adjective

1. Related to a topic of discussion or consideration.

   • 1924, W. D. Ross., translator, Aristotle, Metaphysics. Nashotah, Wisconsin, USA: The Classical Library, 2001, Book 1, Part 5. Yet this much is germane to the present inquiry:

noun

1. (inorganic chemistry) germanium tetrahydride, GeH₄

2. (organic chemistry, especially in combination) Any organic derivative of this compound.