Word: macrolactonization
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ma
cro
lac
to
ni
za
tion
Definition: The formation of a macrolactone. Any macrocyclic lactone
Morphemes:
Affix: macro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: large
Affix: lactone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid
Affix: -ize
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to make what is denoted by the noun/adjective
Affix: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An action or process