Word: hexafluronium
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: he
xa
flur
o
ni
um
Definition: A muscle relaxant that acts as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist.
Morphemes:
Affix: hex
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An evil spell or curse.
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: fluorene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of two benzene rings joined together directly, and also via a methylene bridge; it is used in light-emitting diodes.
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: -onium
Language: en
Meaning: quaternary ammonium compound