Word: vinylsilane
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: vi
nyl
si
lane
Definition: An organic chemical with the chemical formula C2H6Si, derived from silane.
Morphemes:
Affix: vinyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The univalent radical CH2=CH;, derived from ethylene.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vīnum
Language: la
Decoded: vinum
Meaning: wine
Affix: -yl
Language: en
Decoded: -yl
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Affix: silane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of silicon hydrides that are analogous to alkanes (the paraffin hydrocarbons); especially the parent compound SiH4