Word: paracyanogen
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: par
a
cy
an
o
gen
Definition: A polymeric modification of cyanogen, obtained as a brown or black amorphous residue by heating mercuric cyanide.
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite (1,4) positions (compare ortho- and meta-)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: cyano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: derived from cyanogen or a cyanide / nitrile
Affix: -gen
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A producer of something, or an agent in the production of something.