Word: bromouracil
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bro
mo
u
ra
cil
Definition: A brominated derivative of uracil; a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
Morphemes:
Affix: bromo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing bromine; a nonmetallic heavy volatile corrosive dark brown liquid element belonging to the halogens; found in sea water
Affix: uro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: urochord or the Urochordata; having a tail.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: οὐρά
Language: grc
Decoded: oura
Meaning: tail
Affix: acetic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to acetic acid or its derivatives
Etymology Compounds: Affix: acētum
Language: la
Decoded: acetum
Meaning: vinegar
Affix: -ile
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: tending to, or capable of
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -īlis
Language: la
Decoded: -ilis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -ile; used to form an adjective noun of relation, frequently passive, to the verb or root.