Word: azoxymethane
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
zo
xy
me
thane
Definition: The N-oxo derivative of azomethane. The simplest azo compound CH3-N=N-CH3; dimethyldiazene
Morphemes:
Affix: azo
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Now especially applied to compounds containing a two atom nitrogen group (-N=N-) uniting two hydrocarbon radicals, as in azobenzene etc.
Affix: oxy
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The bivalent R-O-R functional group found in ethers.
Affix: methyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μέθυ
Language: grc
Decoded: methu
Meaning: wine
Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material
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.