Word: diacetyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: di
a
ce
tyl
Definition: Alternative form of butanedione. The simplest diketone CH3-CO-CO-CH3, used as an aroma agent; and derivative of this compound
Morphemes:
Affix: di-
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of diss; treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Affix: acetyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The univalent radical CH3CO- derived from acetic acid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: acētum
Language: la
Decoded: acetum
Meaning: vinegar
Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: substance