Word: protocarbides
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
to
car
bides
Definition: Plural of protocarbide. Any of a series of carbides of a particular metal that has the fewest atoms of carbon per molecule
Morphemes:
Affix: proto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to protons and/or positive charge.
Affix: carbide
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Tungsten carbide; a binary compound of carbon with a more electropositive element
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).