Word: azalignane
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
za
lig
nane
Definition: Any derivative of a lignane in which one or more of the benzene rings has been replaced with pyridine.
Morphemes:
Affix: aza-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form names of organic compounds where a carbon atom is replaced by a nitrogen atom
Affix: lignane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The hydrocarbon formed by joining two propylbenzene residues at the β-carbon atom of the propyl side chain; this structure is the basis of all lignans