Word: acetolysis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
ce
to
ly
sis
Definition: The breakdown of an organic compound using either acetic acid or acetic anhydride
Morphemes:
Affix: aceto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Containing a methyl group bonded to a carbonyl group. e.g. acetophenone
Affix: -lysis
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: decomposition or breakdown
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: loosen
Affix: -σις
Language: grc
Decoded: -sis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to verb stems to form abstract nouns or nouns of action, result or process