Word: binaphthols
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
naph
thols
Definition: Plural of binaphthol. Any of several phenols derived from binaphthalene, but especially 1,1'-bi-2-naphthol used in asymmetric synthesis
Morphemes:
Affix: bi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: bio-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bis
Language: la
Decoded: bis
Meaning: twice
Affix: naphthol
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Either of two isomeric phenols derived from naphthalene; they are used in the preparation of dyes and many other compounds
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).