Word: orthocarbonates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: or
tho
car
bo
nates
Definition: Plural of orthocarbonate. Any polyether, of general formula C(O-R)4, formally derived from orthocarbonic acid
Morphemes:
Affix: ortho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in isomeric benzene derivatives, having the two substituents in adjacent (1,2) positions (compare meta- and para-)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀρθός
Language: grc
Decoded: orthos
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: right angle
Affix: carbon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The chemical element (symbol C) with an atomic number of 6. It can be found in pure form for example as graphite, a black, shiny and very soft material, or diamond, a colourless, transparent, crystalline solid and the hardest known material.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: carbō
Language: la
Decoded: carbo
Meaning: charcoal, coal
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: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).