Word: fluorophores
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: flu
oro
phores
Definition: Plural of fluorophore. A molecule or functional group which is capable of fluorescence.
Morphemes:
Affix: fluoro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fluorine; a nonmetallic univalent element belonging to the halogens; usually a yellow irritating toxic flammable gas; a powerful oxidizing agent; recovered from fluorite or cryolite or fluorapatite
Affix: -phore
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Bearer, carrier or conveyor.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -φόρος
Language: grc
Decoded: -phoros
Meaning: bearing
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.