Word: nitroarginine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: nit
roar
gi
nine
Definition: A nitro derivative of the amino acid arginine, used in biochemical research.
Morphemes:
Affix: nitro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing the nitro functional group
Affix: arginine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An amino acid found in animal foods that plays an important role in several physiological processes.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀργινόεις
Language: grc
Decoded: arginoeis
Meaning: brightly-shining, white