Word: vinyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: vi
nyl
Definition: The univalent radical CH2=CH;, derived from ethylene.
Morphemes:
Affix: vinyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The univalent radical CH2=CH;, derived from ethylene.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vīnum
Language: la
Decoded: vinum
Meaning: wine
Affix: -yl
Language: en
Decoded: -yl
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.