Word: methylnaphthalene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
thyl
naph
tha
lene
Definition: An aromatic hydrocarbon; a hydrocarbon that contains one or more benzene rings that are characteristic of the benzene series of organic compounds
Morphemes:
Affix: methyl-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form terms describing the attachment of a methyl group
Affix: naphtha
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a wide variety of aliphatic or aromatic liquid hydrocarbon mixtures distilled from petroleum or coal tar, especially as used in solvents or petrol.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νάφθα
Language: grc
Decoded: naphtha
Meaning: naphtha
Affix: -ene
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ηνός
Language: grc
Decoded: -enos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to place name to form an adjective: -ian, -ese