Word: triacetates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tri
a
ce
tates
Definition: Plural of triacetate; cellulose acetate that is relatively slow to burn; used instead of celluloid for motion-picture film
Morphemes:
Affix: tri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: three
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tri-
Language: la
Decoded: tri-
Meaning: three
Affix: acetate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Cellulose acetate; a fabric made from fibers of cellulose acetate
Etymology Compounds: Affix: acētum
Language: la
Decoded: acetum
Meaning: vinegar
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).