Word: phenose
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: phe
nose
Definition: A sweet amorphous deliquescent substance obtained indirectly from benzene, and isometric with dextrose.
Morphemes:
Affix: phenyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A univalent hydrocarbon radical (C6H5) formally derived from benzene by the removal of a hydrogen atom, and the basis of an immense number of aromatic derivatives.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
Meaning: shining
Affix: dextro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Denoting a dextrorotatory form of an enantiomer; either one of a pair of compounds (crystals or molecules) that are mirror images on each other but are not identical
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dexter
Language: la
Decoded: dexter
Meaning: right
Affix: -ose
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to indicate a product of protein breakdown