Word: lipoylation
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: li
poy
la
tion
Definition: The attachment of a fatty acid residue (or similar lipid) to a molecule
Morphemes:
Affix: lipoic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to lipoic acid and its derivatives, the lipoates
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: -ation
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: The result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ātiō
Language: la
Decoded: -atio
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Form of -tiō appended to nouns