Word: lactonisations
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lac
to
ni
sa
tions
Definition: Plural of lactonisation; cyclic carboxylic esters, containing a 1-oxacycloalkan-2-one structure (−C(=O)−O−), or analogues having unsaturation or heteroatoms replacing one or more carbon atoms of the ring
Morphemes:
Affix: lactone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid
Affix: -isation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ization. A suffix forming nouns denoting the act, process, or result of doing something, or of making something.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).