Word: xylylene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: xy
lyl
ene
Definition: quinomethane. Any compound formally derived from a quinone by replacing either or both of the quinone oxygens with a methylidene group.
Morphemes:
Affix: xyl-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: wood
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
Affix: -ene
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ηνός
Language: grc
Decoded: -enos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to place name to form an adjective: -ian, -ese