Word: terphenyls
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ter
phe
nyls
Definition: Plural of terphenyl. A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, C6H5-C6H4-C6H5, composed of three benzene rings in a row
Morphemes:
Affix: ter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: three, threefold
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ter
Language: la
Decoded: ter
Meaning: three times
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: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).