Word: dodecasilicates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: do
de
ca
si
li
cates
Definition: Plural of dodecasilicate. A chemical compound with twelve silicate groups in the formula.
Morphemes:
Affix: dodeca-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: twelve
Etymology Compounds: Affix: δώδεκα
Language: grc
Decoded: dodeka
Meaning: twelve
Affix: silicon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: silex
Language: la
Decoded: silex
Meaning: flint, silica
Affix: -on
Language: en
Decoded: -on
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming names of noble gases and certain nonmetal elements (such as boron or silicon).
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: characterized by the specified thing
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).