Word: alkylator
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: al
ky
la
tor
Definition: An alkylating agent, especially one that alkylates a nucleic acid
Morphemes:
Affix: alkyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a derivative of a specified element or compound; especially a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ic
Affix: alkyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a derivative of a specified element or compound; especially a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ic