Word: orthochromite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: or
tho
chro
mite
Definition: Any of a group of mixed oxides of chromium and another metal (typically a rare earth element) of general formula MCrO3
Morphemes:
Affix: ortho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: of any molecule of the form X2 in which the two nuclei have parallel spin
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀρθός
Language: grc
Decoded: orthos
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: right angle
Affix: chromite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any member of the chromite-magnesiochromite series that is a mixed oxide of iron, magnesium and chromium with the formula (Fe,Mg)Cr2O4. It is a commercial source of chromium.