Word: pyrene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: py
rene
Definition: A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon containing four fused benzene rings; first isolated from coal tar
Morphemes:
Affix: pyr-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of pyro-; orthoacid.
Affix: -ene
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ηνός
Language: grc
Decoded: -enos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to place name to form an adjective: -ian, -ese