Word: glycerols
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gly
cer
ols
Definition: Plural of glycerol; a sweet syrupy trihydroxy alcohol obtained by saponification of fats and oils
Morphemes:
Affix: glyco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: glycogen; one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλυκύς
Language: grc
Decoded: glukus
Meaning: sweet
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.
Affix: -ol
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Indicating an oily substance
Etymology Compounds: Affix: oleum
Language: la
Decoded: oleum
Meaning: oil, olive oil
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.