Word: cyclohexylallene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cy
clo
he
xy
la
llene
Definition: The cyclohexyl derivative of allene; it is used in organic synthesis
Morphemes:
Affix: cyclo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: A cyclic compound; a term for a compound in the field of chemistry in which one or more series of atoms in the compound is connected to form a ring
Affix: hex
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A spell (now rare but still found in compounds such as hex sign and hexcraft).
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: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material
Affix: allene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any derivative of such hydrocarbons.