Word: oxalethyline
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ox
al
eth
yl
ine
Definition: A poisonous nitrogenous base, C6H10N2, obtained indirectly from oxamide as a thick clear oil with a strong odour and a physiological action resembling that of atropine.
Morphemes:
Affix: oxalic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to oxalic acid or its derivatives.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: oxalique
Language: fr
Decoded: oxalique
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: oxalic
Affix: ethyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The univalent hydrocarbon radical, C2H5, formally derived from ethane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: Ether
Language: de
Decoded: Ether
PoS: Noun
Meaning: ether
Affix: -yl
Language: en
Decoded: -yl
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Affix: -ine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īnus
Language: la
Decoded: -inus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ine; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.