Word: oleoyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
le
oyl
Definition: The univalent carbonyl radical derived from oleic acid
Morphemes:
Affix: oleo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: oil or oil-based materials
Etymology Compounds: Affix: oleum
Language: la
Decoded: oleum
Meaning: oil
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