Word: binaphtholates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bi
naph
tho
lates
Definition: Plural of binaphtholate. Any metallic salt of a binaphthol, especially one used in asymmetric synthesis
Morphemes:
Affix: bi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: bio-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bis
Language: la
Decoded: bis
Meaning: twice
Affix: naphthol
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Either of two isomeric phenols derived from naphthalene; they are used in the preparation of dyes and many other compounds
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a derivative of a specified element or compound; especially a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ic
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.