Word: nitrocarbon
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ni
tro
car
bon
Definition: Any nitro derivative of a hydrocarbon, especially of an aliphatic hydrocarbon
Morphemes:
Affix: nitro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing the nitro functional group
Affix: carbon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An atom of this element, in reference to a molecule containing it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: carbō
Language: la
Decoded: carbo
Meaning: charcoal, coal