Word: metastyrol
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
sty
rol
Definition: Polystyrene; a polymer of styrene; a rigid transparent thermoplastic
Morphemes:
Affix: meta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Having fewer molecules of water than the ortho- equivalent
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μετα-
Language: grc
Decoded: meta-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: reversely
Affix: styrax
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any member of the genus Styrax of about 130 species of large shrubs or small trees, mostly native to temperate or tropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Affix: -ol
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Indicating an oily substance
Etymology Compounds: Affix: oleum
Language: la
Decoded: oleum
Meaning: oil, olive oil