Word: isopropylcholestanes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
so
pro
pyl
chole
stanes
Definition: Plural of isopropylcholestane. Any of several isopropyl derivatives of cholestane, but especially 24-isopropylcholestane, a biomarker of primitive animals
Morphemes:
Affix: iso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forms terms relating to isomers; a compound that exists in forms having different arrangements of atoms but the same molecular weight
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἴσος
Language: grc
Decoded: isos
Meaning: equal
Affix: prop-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Denoting the presence of 3 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρῶτος
Language: grc
Decoded: protos
Meaning: first
Affix: -ane
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A simple binary compound of hydrogen and a nonmetal or metalloid.
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: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material
Affix: cholestane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The tetracyclic hydrocarbon precursor of most steroids, such as cholesterol.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).