Word: iminiums
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
mi
ni
ums
Definition: Plural of iminium. A form of quaternary ammonium cation derived from an imine, R2C=N+R2.
Morphemes:
Affix: imine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a class of organic nitrogen compounds having the general formula R2C=NR; they are tautomeric with enamines.
Affix: -ium
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of quaternary ammonium compounds used as neuromuscular blocking agents, cholinergic agents, anticholinergic agents, antibacterials/antiseptics, or other agents.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -um
Language: la
Decoded: -um
Meaning: neuter singular morphological suffix
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).