Word: lysyl
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ly
syl
Definition: Of or pertaining to lysine; an essential amino acid found in proteins; occurs especially in gelatin and casein
Morphemes:
Affix: lysis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The breakdown of molecules into constituent molecules
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: -ine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to.
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