Word: sesquisulphides
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ses
qui
sul
phides
Definition: Plural of sesquisulphide. Any sulphide containing three sulphur atoms for every two metal atoms.
Morphemes:
Affix: sesqui-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: 1½; 1½ times
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: -que
Language: la
Decoded: -que
Meaning: and
Affix: sulphide
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of sulfide; a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.