Word: glycosynthesis
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: gly
co
syn
the
sis
Definition: The synthesis (especially the biosynthesis) of sugars and polysaccharides
Morphemes:
Affix: glyco-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: monosaccharides; a sugar (like sucrose or fructose) that does not hydrolyse to give other sugars; the simplest group of carbohydrates
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλυκύς
Language: grc
Decoded: glukus
Meaning: sweet
Affix: synthesis
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The reaction of elements or compounds to form more complex compounds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: συν-
Language: grc
Decoded: sun-
Meaning: together
Affix: τίθημι
Language: grc
Decoded: tithemi
Meaning: set, place