Word: petabases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pe
ta
ba
ses
Definition: Plural of petabase; 1015 bases in a nucleic acid
Morphemes:
Affix: peta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 1015, a quadrillion. Symbol: P
Affix: base
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A nucleotide's nucleobase in the context of a DNA or RNA biopolymer.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).