Word: metalloradicals
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
llor
a
di
cals
Definition: Plural of metalloradical. An organometallic free radical whose unpaired electron is on the metal atom
Morphemes:
Affix: metallo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: metal
Affix: radical
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Involving free radicals; an atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body it is usually an oxygen molecule that has lost an electron and will stabilize itself by stealing an electron from a nearby molecule
Etymology Compounds: Affix: rādix
Language: la
Decoded: radix
Meaning: root
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).