Word: silicates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: si
li
cates
Definition: Plural of silicate; a salt or ester derived from silicic acid
Morphemes:
Affix: silicon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: silex
Language: la
Decoded: silex
Meaning: flint, silica
Affix: -on
Language: en
Decoded: -on
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming names of noble gases and certain nonmetal elements (such as boron or silicon).
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a derivative of a specified element or compound; especially a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ic
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).