Word: oxybenzenes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
xy
ben
zenes
Definition: Plural of oxybenzene; a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic; poisonous if taken internally
Morphemes:
Affix: oxy-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Sharp, keen, acute, pungent, acid
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀξύς
Language: grc
Decoded: oxus
Meaning: sharp
Affix: benzene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Sometimes used in place of the phenyl group.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).