Word: pyrosulphite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: py
ro
sul
phite
Definition: The anion S2O52-; any salt containing this anion
Morphemes:
Affix: pyro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: orthoacid; the member of a series of oxyacids of a particular element that has the highest number of hydroxyl groups
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πῦρ
Language: grc
Decoded: pur
Meaning: fire
Affix: sulphite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of sulfite. Any salt of sulfurous acid.