Word: phospham
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phos
pham
Definition: A polymeric phosphorus nitride amide, of general formula NPNHn, obtained by the reaction of phosphorus with ammonia.
Morphemes:
Affix: phosphorus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: φέρω
Language: grc
Decoded: phero
Meaning: to bear, carry
Affix: ammonia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A gaseous compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH3, with a pungent smell and taste.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sal ammoniacus
Language: la
Decoded: sal ammoniacus
Meaning: salt of Amun, ammonium chloride