Word: tetramethylurea
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: te
tra
me
thy
lu
re
a
Definition: The fully methylated derivative of urea ((CH3)2N)2CO; it is used in organic synthesis
Morphemes:
Affix: tetra-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Four.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέτταρες
Language: grc
Decoded: tettares
PoS: Numeral
Meaning: four
Affix: methyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μέθυ
Language: grc
Decoded: methu
Meaning: wine
Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material
Affix: urea
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any N-substituted derivative of urea, with the general formula (R1R2N)CO(NR3R4).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: οὖρον
Language: grc
Decoded: ouron
Meaning: urine