Word: tetracations
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: te
tra
ca
tions
Definition: Plural of tetracation. Any cation, of general formula X4+, formed by the removal of four electrons from a neutral species
Morphemes:
Affix: tetra-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Four.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέτταρες
Language: grc
Decoded: tettares
PoS: Numeral
Meaning: four
Affix: cation
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a positively charged ion, i.e. one that would be attracted to the cathode in electrolysis
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κατά
Language: grc
Decoded: kata
Meaning: down
Affix: εἶμι
Language: grc
Decoded: eimi
Meaning: go
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).