Word: organophosphorus
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: or
ga
no
phos
pho
rus
Definition: describing any of a series of derivatives of phosphorus that have at least one alkyl or aryl group, especially one containing at least one carbon-phosphorus bond
Morphemes:
Affix: organo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: compounds in which an organic group is attached to an inorganic element or grouping
Affix: phosphorus
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a chemical element (symbol P) with an atomic number of 15, that exists in several allotropic forms.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φῶς
Language: grc
Decoded: phos
Meaning: light
Affix: φέρω
Language: grc
Decoded: phero
Meaning: to bear, carry