Word: xyloketose
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: xy
lo
ke
tose
Definition: The ketose form of xylose; a sugar extracted from wood or straw; used in foods for diabetics
Morphemes:
Affix: xylo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: wood
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ξύλον
Language: grc
Decoded: xulon
Meaning: wood
Affix: keto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Derived from, substituted with, or involving a ketone
Affix: -ose
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of sugars.