Word: butanedione
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bu
ta
ne
di
o
ne
Definition: The simplest diketone CH3-CO-CO-CH3, used as an aroma agent; and derivative of this compound
Morphemes:
Affix: but-
Language: en
Meaning: four carbon prefix
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βοῦς
Language: grc
Decoded: bous
Meaning: cow
Affix: τῡρός
Language: grc
Decoded: turos
Meaning: cheese
Affix: -ane
Language: en
Meaning: alkane suffix
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.
Affix: di-
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of diss; treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Affix: -one
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: any similar compound containing a carbonyl functional group