Word: metaxylene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: met
a
xy
lene
Definition: That variety of xylene, or dimethyl benzene, in which the two methyl groups occupy the meta position with reference to each other. It is a colourless inflammable liquid.
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in alternate (1,3) positions; contrasted with ortho- and para-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μετα-
Language: grc
Decoded: meta-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: reversely
Affix: xyl-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: wood
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