Word: lactonization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lac
to
ni
za
tion
Definition: Reaction with, or conversion into a lactone.
Morphemes:
Affix: lactone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process