Word: metallochelation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
llo
che
la
tion
Definition: chelation of a metal
Morphemes:
Affix: metallo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: metal
Affix: chela
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: chele
Language: la
Decoded: chele
PoS: Noun
Meaning: claw-shaped mechanism, trigger
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a derivative of a specified element or compound; especially a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ic
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.