Word: stereocontrolled
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ste
re
o
con
trolled
Definition: Describing a reaction in which the stereochemistry of the product is controlled in some manner.
Morphemes:
Affix: stereo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forming words relating to the solid, the hard.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: στερεός
Language: grc
Decoded: stereos
Meaning: solid
Affix: control
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: (construed with for) To design (an experiment) so that the effects of one or more variables are reduced or eliminated.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against, opposite
Affix: rotulus
Language: ML.
Decoded: rotulus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a small wheel; roll
Affix: -ed
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: As an extension of the above, when used along with an adjective preceding the noun, describes something that has an object of a particular quality.