Word: epoxysqualene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
po
xys
qua
lene
Definition: The epoxide of squalene, (3S)-2,2-dimethyl-3- (3E,7E,11E,15E)-3,7,12,16,20-pentamethylhenicosa-3,7,11,15,19-pentaenyloxirane, that is involved in terpene metabolism
Morphemes:
Affix: epoxy-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: based on an epoxide
Affix: squalene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A linear triterpene hydrocarbon found in shark liver oil and in human sebum; it plays a role in the biosynthesis of steroids.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: squālus
Language: la
Decoded: squalus
Meaning: shark
Affix: -ene
Language: en
Decoded: -ene
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene.