Word: tetraphenylborates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: te
tra
phe
nyl
bor
ates
Definition: Plural of tetraphenylborate. The univalent anion B(C6H5)4- containing four phenyl groups attached to a boron atom; any salt containing this anion
Morphemes:
Affix: tetra-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Four.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέτταρες
Language: grc
Decoded: tettares
PoS: Numeral
Meaning: four
Affix: phenyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A univalent hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) formally derived from benzene by the removal of a hydrogen atom, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
Meaning: shining
Affix: borate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A salt or ester formed by the combination of boric acid with a base or positive radical
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).