Word: bromonaphthalene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bro
mo
naph
tha
lene
Definition: Either of two isomeric brominated derivatives of naphthalene; a white crystalline strong-smelling hydrocarbon made from coal tar or petroleum and used in organic synthesis and as a fumigant in mothballs
Morphemes:
Affix: bromo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing bromine; a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water
Affix: naphtha
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a wide variety of aliphatic or aromatic liquid hydrocarbon mixtures distilled from petroleum or coal tar, especially as used in solvents or petrol.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νάφθα
Language: grc
Decoded: naphtha
Meaning: naphtha
Affix: -ene
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ηνός
Language: grc
Decoded: -enos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to place name to form an adjective: -ian, -ese