Word: chlorobenzoyls
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: chlo
ro
ben
zoyls
Definition: Plural of chlorobenzoyl. Any chloro derivative of a benzoyl radical
Morphemes:
Affix: chloro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Containing chlorine.
Affix: benzene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Sometimes used in place of the phenyl group.
Affix: -oic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: used to form the names of carboxylic groups and acids
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: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).