Word: diphosphine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dip
hos
phine
Definition: The liquid hydride of phosphorus P2H4 which is spontaneously inflammable in air.
Morphemes:
Affix: di-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Two, twice or double.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: di-
Language: la
Decoded: di-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Two, double; di-.
Affix: phosph-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: alternative form of "phospho-"; used before a vowel.
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.