Word: heptadecanes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hep
ta
de
canes
Definition: Plural of heptadecane. An alkane hydrocarbon with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)15CH3.
Morphemes:
Affix: hepta-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: seven
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἑπτά
Language: grc
Decoded: epta
Meaning: seven
Affix: deca-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Ten.
Affix: -ane
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A saturated hydrocarbon; an alkane.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).