Word: orthoesters
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: or
thoe
sters
Definition: Plural of orthoester. Any compound, of general formula R-C(OR')3, having three alkoxy groups on a single carbon atom
Morphemes:
Affix: ortho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: of any molecule of the form X2 in which the two nuclei have parallel spin
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀρθός
Language: grc
Decoded: orthos
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: right angle
Affix: ester
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A compound most often formed by the condensation of an alcohol and an acid, with elimination of water, which contains the functional group carbon-oxygen double bond (i.e., carbonyl) joined via carbon to another oxygen atom.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).