Word: paranaphthalene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: par
a
naph
tha
lene
Definition: anthracene. 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite (1,4) positions (compare ortho- and meta-)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: naphtha
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a wide variety of aliphatic or aromatic liquid hydrocarbon mixtures distilled from petroleum or coal tar, especially as used in solvents or petrol.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νάφθα
Language: grc
Decoded: naphtha
Meaning: naphtha
Affix: -ene
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ηνός
Language: grc
Decoded: -enos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to place name to form an adjective: -ian, -ese