Word: triethylgallium
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tri
e
thyl
ga
lli
um
Definition: The organometallic compound, (CH3CH2)3Ga, used in vapour-phase epitaxy for the manufacture of semiconductors
Morphemes:
Affix: tri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in combination with a known element name (e.g. 'tri-silicon') to designate an unknown element that would reside three periods lower than the known element on a Mendeleev-type periodic table. See Mendeleev's predicted elements.
Affix: ethyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The univalent hydrocarbon radical, C2H5, formally derived from ethane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Ether
Language: de
Decoded: Ether
PoS: Noun
Meaning: ether
Affix: -yl
Language: en
Decoded: -yl
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Affix: gallium
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A chemical element (symbol Ga) with an atomic number of 31; a soft bluish metal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Gallia
Language: la
Decoded: Gallia
Meaning: Gaul