Word: hydroisomerization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
droi
so
mer
i
za
tion
Definition: The isomerization of alkane hydrocarbons via an intermediate alkene; used especially in oil refining
Morphemes:
Affix: hydro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: a hydrous compound
Affix: iso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: (of an aliphatic compound, especially a fatty acid) Having a branch on the penultimate carbon atom of a chain.
Affix: -mer
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form words relating to chemical structure, denoting parts of a molecule, for example, monomer (one part), dimer (two parts), polymer (many parts).
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process