Word: ethinyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
thi
nyl
Definition: Alternative form of ethynyl. The univalent radical HC≡C- derived from acetylene
Morphemes:
Affix: ethine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of ethyne; a colorless flammable gas used chiefly in welding and in organic synthesis
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