Word: galactopyranosyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ga
lac
to
py
ra
no
syl
Definition: A univalent radical derived from galactopyranose.
Morphemes:
Affix: galacto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form medical and biochemical terms related to galactose
Affix: pyre
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any heap or pile of combustibles; a substance that can be burned to provide heat or power
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pyra
Language: la
Decoded: pyra
Meaning: pyre, funeral pile
Affix: -an
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; an adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ānus
Language: la
Decoded: -anus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to; -ian; usually indicates a relationship of position, possession, or origin.
Affix: -ose
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of sugars.
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.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material