Word: lysolecithins
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ly
so
le
ci
thins
Definition: Plural of lysolecithin. Any lysophospholipid derived from lecithin
Morphemes:
Affix: lyso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lysis; dissolution or destruction of cells such as blood cells or bacteria
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process
Affix: lecithin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The principal phospholipid in animals; it is particularly abundant in egg yolks, and is extracted commercially from soy. It is a major constituent of cell membranes, and is commonly used as a food additive (as an emulsifier).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λέκιθος
Language: grc
Decoded: lekithos
Meaning: egg yolk
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).