Word: pentastarch
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pen
ta
starch
Definition: A hydroxyethyl starch with five hydroxyethyl groups out of each 11 hydroxyls.
Morphemes:
Affix: penta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: five
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πέντε
Language: grc
Decoded: pente
Meaning: five
Affix: starch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of various starch-like substances used as a laundry stiffener
Etymology Compounds: Affix: starche
Language: enm
Decoded: starche
Meaning: noun