Word: electrophiles
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
lec
tro
philes
Definition: Plural of electrophile; a compound or functional group that is attractive to, and accepts electrons, especially accepting an electron pair from a nucleophile to form a bond
Morphemes:
Affix: electro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: electronic and/or incorporating elements of electro(-funk)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἤλεκτρον
Language: grc
Decoded: elektron
Meaning: amber
Affix: -phile
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forming nouns and adjectives meaning "loving; friendly", or "friend".
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φίλος
Language: grc
Decoded: philos
Meaning: dear, beloved
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.