Word: chloroacetophenones
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chlo
ro
a
ce
to
phe
nones
Definition: Plural of chloroacetophenone; a tear gas that is weaker than CS gas but lasts longer
Morphemes:
Affix: chloro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Containing chlorine.
Affix: aceto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Containing a methyl group bonded to a carbonyl group. e.g. acetophenone
Affix: phenyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A univalent hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) formally derived from benzene by the removal of a hydrogen atom, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
Meaning: shining
Affix: -one
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: any similar compound containing a carbonyl functional group
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).