Word: benzoyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ben
zo
yl
Definition: A univalent radical formally derived from benzoic acid, C6H5CO-, by removal of the hydroxyl group
Morphemes:
Affix: benzene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An aromatic hydrocarbon of formula C6H6 whose structure consists of a ring of alternate single and double bonds.
Affix: -oic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: used to form the names of carboxylic groups and acids
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