Word: methylindole
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
thy
lin
dole
Definition: Any of a group of related compounds, including skatole.
Morphemes:
Affix: methyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The univalent hydrocarbon radical, CH3-, formally derived from methane by the loss of a hydrogen atom; a compound or part of a compound formed by the attachment of such a radical.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μέθυ
Language: grc
Decoded: methu
Meaning: wine
Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material
Affix: indole
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of the derivatives of indole1.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: indigo
Language: en
Decoded: indigo
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An indigo-colored dye obtained from certain plants (the or woad), or a similar synthetic dye.
Affix: oleum
Language: la
Decoded: oleum
Meaning: oil