Word: cyclohexane
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cy
clo
he
xane
Definition: An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C6H12, consisting of a ring of six carbon atoms; a volatile liquid.
Morphemes:
Affix: cyclo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: A cyclic compound; a term for a compound in the field of chemistry in which one or more series of atoms in the compound is connected to form a ring
Affix: hex
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A hexagonal space on a game board.
Affix: -ane
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A saturated hydrocarbon; an alkane.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.