Word: mersalyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mer
sa
lyl
Definition: An organomercury compound; refers to the group of organometallic compounds that contain mercury
Morphemes:
Affix: mer-
Language: en
Meaning: mercury-containing drug
Affix: -sal-
Language: en
Meaning: salicylic acid derivative
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