Word: nitroglucose
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ni
trog
lu
cose
Definition: A compound derived from glucose by the action of nitric acid and sulfuric acid, given as an arterial stimulant.
Morphemes:
Affix: nitro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing the nitro functional group
Affix: gluco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: glucose
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλυκύς
Language: grc
Decoded: glukus
Meaning: sweet
Affix: -ose
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of sugars.