Word: pentamethylene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pen
ta
meth
yl
ene
Definition: Alternative form of cyclopentane. An alicyclic hydrocarbon, C5H10; a volatile inflammable liquid, sometimes used as a solvent.
Morphemes:
Affix: penta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: five
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πέντε
Language: grc
Decoded: pente
Meaning: five
Affix: methylene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The unstable carbene CH2.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μέθυ
Language: grc
Decoded: methu
Meaning: wine
Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood