English word adenophorous comes from English -ous, English -phore (Bearer, carrier or conveyor.), English adeno- (Adenoid. Gland.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ous | English (eng) | (chemistry) Used in chemical nomenclature to name chemical compounds in which a specified chemical element has a lower oxidation number than in the equivalent compound whose name ends in the suffix -ic. For example sulphuric acid (H2SO4) has more oxygen atoms per molecule than sulphurous acid (H2SO3). See Inorganic nomenclature.. Used to form adjectives from nouns, to denote possession or [...] |
| -phore | English (eng) | Bearer, carrier or conveyor. |
| adeno- | English (eng) | Adenoid. Gland. |
| adenophorous | English (eng) | (botany) Producing glands. |