Word: protochlorides
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
to
chlo
rides
Definition: Plural of protochloride. Any of a series of chlorides of a particular metal that has the fewest atoms of chlorine per molecule
Morphemes:
Affix: proto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Relating to protons and/or positive charge.
Affix: chlorine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A single atom of this element.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χλωρός
Language: grc
Decoded: khloros
Meaning: pale green
Affix: -ine
Language: en
Decoded: -ine
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
Affix: -ide
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Any of a group of several elements - lanthanide.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).