Word: pentosyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pen
to
syl
Definition: A univalent radical derived from a pentose
Morphemes:
Affix: penta-
Language: en
Meaning: five
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πέντε
Language: grc
Decoded: pente
Meaning: five
Affix: -ose
Language: en
Meaning: sugar
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material