Word: dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethanes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: di
chlo
ro
di
phe
nyl
tri
chlo
roe
thanes
Definition: Plural of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane; an insecticide that is also toxic to animals and humans; banned in the United States since 1972
Morphemes:
Affix: di-
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of diss; treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Affix: chloro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Containing chlorine.
Affix: di-
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of diss; treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Affix: phenyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A univalent hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) formally derived from benzene by the removal of a hydrogen atom, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
Meaning: shining
Affix: tri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: three
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tri-
Language: la
Decoded: tri-
Meaning: three
Affix: chloro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Containing chlorine.
Affix: eth-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used as a combining form to denote the presence of 2 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: αἰθήρ
Language: grc
Decoded: aither
Meaning: ether
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.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.