Word: carbonylates
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: car
bo
ny
lates
Definition: Third-person singular of carbonylate. To introduce a carbonyl group, or the elements of carbon monoxide, into a molecule.
Morphemes:
Affix: carbon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Carbon dioxide, in the context of global warming and climate change.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: carbō
Language: la
Decoded: carbo
Meaning: charcoal, coal
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a derivative of a specified element or compound; especially a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ic
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs