Word: octadentate
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: oc
ta
den
tate
Definition: Of a ligand, capable of forming eight separate chemical bonds to a coordinating metal ion
Morphemes:
Affix: octa-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: eight
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀκτά-
Language: grc
Decoded: okta-
Meaning: eight
Affix: dentate
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Having teeth or toothlike projections; serrated, toothed.