Word: adipyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
di
pyl
Definition: adipoyl. The divalent radical obtained by removing the two hydroxyl groups of adipic acid
Morphemes:
Affix: adipic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of, or derived from adipic acid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: adeps
Language: la
Decoded: adeps
Meaning: lard, fat
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