Word: trimethylborates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tri
me
thyl
bor
ates
Definition: Plural of trimethylborate. The compound B(OCH3)3, used as a precursor to boronic esters for Suzuki couplings.
Morphemes:
Affix: tri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: three
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tri-
Language: la
Decoded: tri-
Meaning: three
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: borate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The oxyanion BO33- or any of several more complex derivatives
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).