Word: phosphaalkynes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phos
phaal
kynes
Definition: Plural of phosphaalkyne. An organic chemical compound with a phosphorus to carbon triple bond (R-C≡P).
Morphemes:
Affix: phospha-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: indicating that phosphorus substitutes for another atom in the molecule name it prefixes.
Affix: alkyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Affix: -yne
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A polymer derived from an alkyne.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.