Word: benzyloxy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ben
zy
lo
xy
Definition: The univalent radical C6H5-CH2-O- derived from benzyl alcohol
Morphemes:
Affix: benz-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of benzo.. A divalent radical formed by the removal of two adjacent hydrogen atoms from a benzene ring.
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
Affix: oxy
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The bivalent R-O-R functional group found in ethers.