Word: nitroxyls
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ni
tro
xyls
Definition: Plural of nitroxyl; the chemical compound HNO
Morphemes:
Affix: nitro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing the nitro functional group
Affix: oxy-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Concerning oxygen
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀξύς
Language: grc
Decoded: oxus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: quick, hasty, swift
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: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.