Word: thiolates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: thi
o
lates
Definition: Plural of thiolate; any derivative of a thiol in which a metal atom replaces the hydrogen attached to sulfur RSH = RS-M+
Morphemes:
Affix: thio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing sulfur / sulphur, especially a compound in which oxygen has been replaced by this element
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θεῖον
Language: grc
Decoded: theion
Meaning: sulfur
Affix: -ol
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An alcohol or phenol.
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a derivative of a specified element or compound; especially a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ic
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).