Word: octanedione
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: oc
ta
ne
di
o
ne
Definition: Any of several isomeric diketones, derived from octane, that are used as intermediates in organic synthesis
Morphemes:
Affix: octo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: eight
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀκτώ
Language: grc
Decoded: okto
Meaning: eight
Affix: -ane
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A saturated hydrocarbon; an alkane.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.
Affix: di-
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of diss; treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Affix: -one
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a ketone; any of a class of organic compounds having a carbonyl group linked to a carbon atom in each of two hydrocarbon radicals