Word: isoalkane
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
soal
kane
Definition: Any branched-chain alkane, but especially one having a methyl group attached to the penultimate carbon atom of the main chain
Morphemes:
Affix: iso-
Language: en
Meaning: isomeric
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἴσος
Language: grc
Decoded: isos
Meaning: equal
Affix: alkyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Affix: -ane
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A saturated hydrocarbon; an alkane.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.