Word: epoxylignanes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
po
xy
lig
nanes
Definition: Plural of epoxylignane. Any lignane in which the two γ-carbon atoms of the side chains are linked via an oxygen atom to form a tetrahydrofuran ring
Morphemes:
Affix: epoxy-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: based on an epoxide
Affix: lignane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The hydrocarbon formed by joining two propylbenzene residues at the β-carbon atom of the propyl side chain; this structure is the basis of all lignans
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.