Word: sulfonal
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sul
fo
nal
Definition: A sulfone, derived from acetone and ethyl mercaptan, that is used as a mild hypnotic.
Morphemes:
Affix: sulfone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a class of organic compounds that have a sulfonyl functional group attached to two carbon atoms; drugs of this structure have been used to treat leprosy.
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms the names of aldehydes; any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids