Word: protosulphides
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
to
sul
phides
Definition: Plural of protosulphide. That one of a series of sulphides of any element which has the lowest proportion of sulphur; a sulphide with only one atom of sulphur in the molecule.
Morphemes:
Affix: proto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to protons and/or positive charge.
Affix: sulphide
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of sulfide; a compound of sulphur and some other element that is more electropositive
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).