Word: benzothiophene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ben
zo
thi
o
phene
Definition: A bicyclic aromatic heterocycle in which a benzene ring is fused to that of a thiophene molecule; it occurs in some coal tars and is used in the synthesis of other compounds.
Morphemes:
Affix: benzo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Related to benzene or benzoic acid.
Affix: thio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing sulfur / sulphur, especially a compound in which oxygen has been replaced by this element
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θεῖον
Language: grc
Decoded: theion
Meaning: sulfur
Affix: phene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Benzene; a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds
Etymology Compounds: Affix: phène
Language: fr
Decoded: phene
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Benzene; a colorless liquid hydrocarbon; highly inflammable; carcinogenic; the simplest of the aromatic compounds