Word: lipoyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: li
poyl
Definition: A univalent radical formally derived from lipoic acid by removal of the hydroxyl group
Morphemes:
Affix: lipoic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of or pertaining to lipoic acid and its derivatives, the lipoates
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