Word: nitroreduction
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ni
trore
duc
tion
Definition: A reaction in which a nitro group is reduced, and often converted into an amino group
Morphemes:
Affix: nitro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing the nitro functional group
Affix: reduction
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A reaction in which electrons are gained and valence is reduced; often by the removal of oxygen or the addition of hydrogen.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: reductio
Language: la
Decoded: reductio
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A restoring, restoration.