Word: phenylhydrazine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phe
nyl
hy
dra
zine
Definition: The phenyl derivative of hydrazine C6H5-NH-NH2; it is used in the synthesis of indoles, and in the analysis of sugars etc.
Morphemes:
Affix: phenyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A univalent hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) formally derived from benzene by the removal of a hydrogen atom, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
Meaning: shining
Affix: hydr-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: a hydrous compound
Affix: azo
Language: en
Meaning: nitrogen
Affix: -ine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnus
Language: la
Decoded: -inus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.