Word: orthobenzoates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: or
tho
ben
zo
ates
Definition: Plural of orthobenzoate. Any orthoester, formally derived from benzoic acid, of general formula C6H5-C(OR)3
Morphemes:
Affix: ortho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in adjacent (1,2) positions (compare meta- and para-)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀρθός
Language: grc
Decoded: orthos
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: right angle
Affix: benzene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An aromatic hydrocarbon of formula C6H6 whose structure consists of a ring of alternate single and double bonds.
Affix: -oic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: used to form the names of carboxylic groups and acids
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 plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.