Word: benzoanthracene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ben
zo
an
thracene
Definition: Alternative form of benzanthracene. Either of two isomeric tetracyclic aromatic hydrocarbons formed by the fusion of a benzene ring with anthracene.
Morphemes:
Affix: benzo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Related to benzene or benzoic acid.
Affix: anthracene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A tricyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (an acene containing three fused rings) obtained from coal tar; used in the manufacture of wood preservatives, insecticides and the dye alizarin; it is isomeric with phenanthrene.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἄνθραξ
Language: grc
Decoded: anthrax
Meaning: coal
Affix: -ene
Language: en
Decoded: -ene
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene.