Word: arginyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ar
gi
nyl
Definition: The univalent radical derived from arginine.
Morphemes:
Affix: arginine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An amino acid found in animal foods that plays an important role in several physiological processes.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀργινόεις
Language: grc
Decoded: arginoeis
Meaning: brightly-shining, white
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