Word: paracyclophanes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pa
ra
cy
clo
phanes
Definition: Plural of paracyclophane. Any cyclophane in which the aliphatic bridge connects the 1, 4(para) positions of the benzene ring
Morphemes:
Affix: para-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: In isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in opposite (1,4) positions (compare ortho- and meta-)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: παρά
Language: grc
Decoded: para
Meaning: beside; next to, near, from; against, contrary to
Affix: cyclo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: A cyclic compound; a term for a compound in the field of chemistry in which one or more series of atoms in the compound is connected to form a ring
Affix: phane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of several substructures of a more complex molecule.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).