Word: methoxybenzene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
tho
xy
ben
zene
Definition: The methyl ether derived from phenol; it is used in perfumery and is an insect pheromone
Morphemes:
Affix: methoxy-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of methoxy. The univalent radical CH3-O- derived from methanol
Affix: benzene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Sometimes used in place of the phenyl group.