Word: thiophilic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: thi
o
phi
lic
Definition: Having an affinity with ligands that contain sulfur
Morphemes:
Affix: thio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing sulfur / sulphur, especially a compound in which oxygen has been replaced by this element
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θεῖον
Language: grc
Decoded: theion
Meaning: sulfur
Affix: -philic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: having an affinity, attraction, preference or love of something
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: love
Affix: -ic
Language: en
Decoded: -ic
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns with the meaning “of or pertaining to”.