Word: thiolytic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: thi
o
ly
tic
Definition: Relating to thiolysis. A reaction with a thiol that cleaves one compound into two.
Morphemes:
Affix: thio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing sulfur / sulphur, especially a compound in which oxygen has been replaced by this element
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θεῖον
Language: grc
Decoded: theion
Meaning: sulfur
Affix: -lytic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in adjectives relating to nouns with the suffix -lysis.