Word: alkylations
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: al
ky
la
tions
Definition: Plural of alkylation. Any reaction in which an alkyl group is added to a molecule; used in the production of high- octane petroleum fuels.
Morphemes:
Affix: alkyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.