Word: interligand
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: in
ter
li
gand
Definition: Between ligands; a substance (an atom or molecule or radical or ion) that forms a complex around a central atom
Morphemes:
Affix: inter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: between, amid, among, during, within, mutual, reciprocal
Etymology Compounds: Affix: inter-
Language: la
Decoded: inter-
Meaning: between, amid
Affix: ligand
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A molecule or moiety (ion, functional group, or radical) that binds to another chemical entity to form a larger complex; as, especially.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ligandus
Language: la
Decoded: ligandus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: tied, bound, united, fastened