Word: methyllithium
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
thy
lli
thi
um
Definition: The binary organometallic compound CH3Li that is used in organic synthesis
Morphemes:
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: lithium
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The simplest alkali metal, the lightest solid element, and the third lightest chemical element (symbol Li) with an atomic number of 3. It is a soft, silvery metal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: lithia
Language: la
Decoded: lithia
PoS: Noun
Meaning: lithium
Affix: -ium
Language: la
Decoded: -ium
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Suffix appended to form names of chemical elements.