Word: tyrosinyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ty
ro
si
nyl
Definition: The univalent radical derived from tyrosine.
Morphemes:
Affix: tyrosine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A nonessential amino acid 2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid found in most animal proteins, especially casein
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τῡρός
Language: grc
Decoded: turos
Meaning: cheese
Affix: -ine
Language: en
Decoded: -ine
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
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