Word: sulfolipid
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sul
fo
li
pid
Definition: any sulfate ester of a glycolipid. An association of a carbohydrate and a phospholipid, such as phosphatidylinositol, found in cell membranes
Morphemes:
Affix: sulfo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sulphur
Affix: lipid
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a group of organic compounds including the fats, oils, waxes, sterols, and triglycerides. Lipids are characterized by being insoluble in water, and account for most of the fat present in the human body.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λῐ́πος
Language: grc
Decoded: lipos
Meaning: animal fat