Word: arsphenamines
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ars
phe
na
mines
Definition: Plural of arsphenamine. A phenolic amine derivative of arsenic that was used to treat syphilis (under the trade name of Salvarsan).
Morphemes:
Affix: arsenic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or containing arsenic with a valence of 5.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀρσενικόν
Language: grc
Decoded: arsenikon
Meaning: yellow arsenic
Affix: phen-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of pheno-. Derived from benzene or containing phenyl.
Affix: ammonia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A solution of this compound in water used domestically as a cleaning fluid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sal ammoniacus
Language: la
Decoded: sal ammoniacus
Meaning: salt of Amun, ammonium chloride
Affix: -ine
Language: en
Meaning: chemistry
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -in
Language: fr
Decoded: -in
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: adjectival suffix
Affix: -e
Language: fr
Decoded: -e
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the feminine of adjectives.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).