Word: homolignanes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ho
mo
lig
nanes
Definition: Plural of homolignane. Any compound derived from a lignane by adding extra carbon atoms in a ring or sidechain
Morphemes:
Affix: homo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form the names of compounds derived from simpler ones by addition of a methylene group.
Affix: lignane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The hydrocarbon formed by joining two propylbenzene residues at the β-carbon atom of the propyl side chain; this structure is the basis of all lignans
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).