Word: isolobal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: i
so
lo
bal
Definition: Describing fragments of molecules that are similar in having frontier orbitals that are equal in number and similar in size, and have the same symmetries and the same occupation by electrons.
Morphemes:
Affix: iso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forms terms relating to isomers; a compound that exists in forms having different arrangements of atoms but the same molecular weight
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἴσος
Language: grc
Decoded: isos
Meaning: equal
Affix: lobe
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any projection or division, especially one of a somewhat rounded form.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λοβός
Language: grc
Decoded: lobos
Meaning: the lobe of the ear or of the liver, the pod of a leguminous plant
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.