Word: trichloroethanes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tri
chlo
roe
thanes
Definition: Plural of trichloroethane; a heavy colorless highly toxic liquid used as a solvent to clean electronic components and for dry cleaning and as a fumigant; causes cancer and liver and lung damage
Morphemes:
Affix: tri-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in combination with a known element name (e.g. 'tri-silicon') to designate an unknown element that would reside three periods lower than the known element on a Mendeleev-type periodic table. See Mendeleev's predicted elements.
Affix: chloro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Containing chlorine.
Affix: eth-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used as a combining form to denote the presence of 2 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: αἰθήρ
Language: grc
Decoded: aither
Meaning: ether
Affix: -ane
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A saturated hydrocarbon; an alkane.
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.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).