Word: phytosiderophores
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phy
to
si
der
o
phores
Definition: Plural of phytosiderophore. Any of a class of chelate compounds, common in grasses, that sequester iron.
Morphemes:
Affix: phyto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Pertaining to or derived from plants.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φυτόν
Language: grc
Decoded: phuton
Meaning: plant
Affix: sidero-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Related to iron or steel, as in siderosis (fibrosis caused by iron deposits)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σίδηρος
Language: grc
Decoded: sideros
Meaning: iron
Affix: -phore
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Bearer, carrier or conveyor.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -φόρος
Language: grc
Decoded: -phoros
Meaning: bearing
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).