Word: xylene
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: xy
lene
Definition: Any of a group of three isomeric aromatic hydrocarbons, found in coal and wood tar.
Morphemes:
Affix: xyl-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: wood
Affix: -ene
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ηνός
Language: grc
Decoded: -enos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to place name to form an adjective: -ian, -ese