Word: nitroethane
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ni
troe
thane
Definition: The aliphatic nitro compound CH3-CH2-NO2 that is used as a specialist solvent, and as a fuel additive
Morphemes:
Affix: nitro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing the nitro functional group
Affix: eth-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used as a combining form to denote the presence of 2 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: αἰθήρ
Language: grc
Decoded: aither
Meaning: ether
Affix: -ane
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A saturated hydrocarbon; an alkane.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.