Word: spherands
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sphe
rands
Definition: Plural of spherand. A complex cryptand, having an almost spherical structure, that is able to form complexes by enveloping metal cations.
Morphemes:
Affix: sphero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sphere; spherical
Affix: -and
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A suffix forming nouns denoting patients or recipients of actions, such as compiland.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).