Word: monobenzyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mo
no
ben
zyl
Definition: A single benzyl group in a molecule
Morphemes:
Affix: mono-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: one, single, only
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μόνος
Language: grc
Decoded: monos
Meaning: alone, only, sole, single
Affix: benz-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of benzo.. A divalent radical formed by the removal of two adjacent hydrogen atoms from a benzene ring.
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