Word: noncytochrome
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: non
cy
to
chrome
Definition: Not being or pertaining to a cytochrome; a class of hemoprotein whose principal biological function is electron transfer (especially in cellular respiration)
Morphemes:
Affix: non-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in the sense of no or none to show lack of or failure to perform; or in the sense of not to negate the meaning of the word to which it is prefixed.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: nōn
Language: ML.
Decoded: non
Meaning: not
Affix: cyto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: cell.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κύτος
Language: grc
Decoded: kutos
Meaning: container, receptacle
Affix: -chrome
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: various pigments