Word: anthralins
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: an
thra
lins
Definition: Plural of anthralin; a hydroxyanthrone, anthracene derivative, medicine applied to the skin of people with psoriasis
Morphemes:
Affix: anthra-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: derivatives of anthracene. A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (an acene containing three fused rings) obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of wood preservatives, insecticides and the dye alizarin; it is isomeric with phenanthrene.
Affix: -in
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a pharmaceutical product; any substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).