Word: cryptands
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cryp
tands
Definition: Plural of cryptand; any of a class of polycyclic compounds related to the crown ethers, having three chains attached at two nitrogen atoms
Morphemes:
Affix: crypto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Cryptographic; of or relating to cryptanalysis
Affix: -and
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A suffix of Anglo-Saxon origin forming adjectives from verbs analogous to -ing.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).