Word: pentadecanes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pen
ta
de
canes
Definition: Plural of pentadecane. Any of very many isomeric saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having fifteen carbon atoms; but especially n-pentadecane, CH3(CH2)13CH3
Morphemes:
Affix: pentadeca-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fifteen
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πέντεδεκα
Language: grc
Decoded: pentedeka
Meaning: fifteen
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: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).