Word: thiomersal
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: thi
o
mer
sal
Definition: A compound, chemical formula C9H9HgNaO2S, used as an antiseptic and antifungal agent, especially in vaccines.
Morphemes:
Affix: thio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing sulfur / sulphur, especially a compound in which oxygen has been replaced by this element
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θεῖον
Language: grc
Decoded: theion
Meaning: sulfur
Affix: -mer-
Language: en
Meaning: mercury-containing drug
Affix: -sal
Language: en
Meaning: salicylic acid derivative