Word: hydroxyphenylacetic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: hy
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phe
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Definition: Any hydroxy derivative of a phenylacetic group
Morphemes:
Affix: hydroxy-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: having, or derived from, a hydroxyl radical
Affix: phenyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A univalent hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) formally derived from benzene by the removal of a hydrogen atom, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
Meaning: shining
Affix: acetic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to acetic acid or its derivatives
Etymology Compounds: Affix: acētum
Language: la
Decoded: acetum
Meaning: vinegar