Word: diazepams
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: di
a
ze
pams
Definition: Plural of diazepam; a tranquilizer (trade name Valium) used to relieve anxiety and relax muscles; acts by enhancing the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA; can also be used as an anticonvulsant drug in cases of nerve agent poisoning
Morphemes:
Affix: benzo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Related to benzene or benzoic acid.
Affix: di-
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of diss; treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Affix: azepine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An unsaturated seven-membered heterocycle having six carbon atoms, one nitrogen atom and three double bonds
Etymology Compounds: Affix: hepta-
Language: fr
Decoded: hepta-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: hepta-
Affix: -ine
Language: fr
Decoded: -ine
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: nominal suffix
Affix: ammonia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A solution of this compound in water used domestically as a cleaning fluid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sal ammoniacus
Language: la
Decoded: sal ammoniacus
Meaning: salt of Amun, ammonium chloride
Affix: -ide
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A binary compound - bromide, arsenide, palladide.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).