Word: benzofuran
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ben
zo
fu
ran
Definition: Any of a class of bicyclic heterocycles consisting of a benzene ring fused with one of furan.
Morphemes:
Affix: benzo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Related to benzene or benzoic acid.
Affix: furfural
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A heterocyclic aldehyde derivative of furan; it is obtained commercially from bran, and has several industrial uses.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: furfur
Language: la
Decoded: furfur
Meaning: bran
Affix: -al
Language: en
Decoded: -al
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms the names of aldehydes; any of a class of highly reactive chemical compounds; used in making resins and dyes and organic acids
Affix: -an
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Appended to nouns to form an agent noun.
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.