Word: xylitol
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: xy
li
tol
Definition: a pentahydric alcohol, C5H12O5, penta-hydroxy pentane; derived from xylose; used as a sweetener
Morphemes:
Affix: xylitol
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a pentahydric alcohol, C5H12O5, penta-hydroxy pentane; derived from xylose; used as a sweetener
Etymology Compounds: Affix: xylos
Language: la
Decoded: xylos
Meaning: wood or cotton-tree
Affix: -itol
Language: en
Decoded: -itol
Meaning: anhydric alcohol