Word: phospholigand
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phos
pho
li
gand
Definition: A ligand composed of an organic phosphate, phosphonic acid or similar
Morphemes:
Affix: phospho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: phosphorus
Affix: ligand
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A molecule or moiety (ion, functional group, or radical) that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex; as, especially.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ligandus
Language: la
Decoded: ligandus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: tied, bound, united, fastened