Word: dioctylfluorene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: di
oc
tyl
fluo
rene
Definition: A dioctyl derivative of fluorene. A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of two benzene rings joined together directly, and also via a methylene bridge; it is used in light-emitting diodes.
Morphemes:
Affix: di-
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of diss; treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Affix: octo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: eight
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀκτώ
Language: grc
Decoded: okto
Meaning: eight
Affix: -ane
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A saturated hydrocarbon; an alkane.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material
Affix: fluorene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon consisting of two benzene rings joined together directly, and also via a methylene bridge; it is used in light-emitting diodes.