Word: aminobutyric
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: am
i
no
bu
ty
ric
Definition: Of or pertaining to any of several isomeric univalent radicals in which a hydrogen atom of a butyric radical is replaced by an amino group.
Morphemes:
Affix: ammonia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A gaseous compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH3, with a pungent smell and taste.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sal ammoniacus
Language: la
Decoded: sal ammoniacus
Meaning: salt of Amun, ammonium chloride
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: butyro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: butyric substance.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: būtȳrum
Language: la
Decoded: butyrum
Meaning: butter
Affix: ic
Language: en
PoS: Symbol
Meaning: A Roman numeral representing ninety-nine (99).