Word: cyanopropyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cy
a
no
pro
pyl
Definition: Any of three isomeric univalent radicals in which a hydrogen atom of a propyl radical is replaced by cyanide e.g. N≡C-CH2-CH2-CH2-
Morphemes:
Affix: cyano-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: derived from cyanogen or a cyanide / nitrile
Affix: prop-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Denoting the presence of 3 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.
Affix: -ane
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A simple binary compound of hydrogen and a nonmetal or metalloid.
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.