Word: persulphates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: per
sul
phates
Definition: Plural of persulphate; a compound containing the anions SO2−5 or S2O2−8
Morphemes:
Affix: per-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forming nouns and adjectives denoting the maximum proportion of one element in a compound, as in peroxide.
Affix: sulphate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: Alternative form of sulfate; a salt or ester of sulphuric acid
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).