Word: isononyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
so
no
nyl
Definition: Any of several branched-chain isomers of the nonyl radical, but especially 3,5,5-trimethyl pentyl
Morphemes:
Affix: iso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forms terms relating to isomers; a compound that exists in forms having different arrangements of atoms but the same molecular weight
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἴσος
Language: grc
Decoded: isos
Meaning: equal
Affix: nonane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of vary many isomeric alkanes, of general formula C9H20, having 9 carbon atoms.
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material