Word: oxalylglycine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: o
xa
lyl
gly
cine
Definition: An amide formed from condensation of oxalic acid and the amino group of glycine; it is an inhibitor of some classes of enzymes
Morphemes:
Affix: oxalic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to oxalic acid or its derivatives.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: oxalique
Language: fr
Decoded: oxalique
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: oxalic
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: glycine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A nonessential amino acid, amino-acetic acid, C2H5NO2 found in most proteins but especially in sugar cane; the simplest amino acid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλυκύς
Language: grc
Decoded: glukus
Meaning: sweet
Affix: -ine
Language: en
Decoded: -ine
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.