Word: hemichrome
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: he
mi
chrome
Definition: A denatured form of methemoglobin. An oxidized form of hemoglobin, containing ferric rather than ferrous iron, that cannot transport oxygen.
Morphemes:
Affix: hemi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Half.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prae-
Language: la
Decoded: prae-
Meaning: before
Affix: fīgō
Language: la
Decoded: figo
Meaning: I fix”, “I fasten”, “I affix
Affix: -chrome
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: various pigments