Word: butynyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bu
ty
nyl
Definition: Either of three isomeric univalent radicals (C4H5-) derived from the two isomers of butyne (C4H6)
Morphemes:
Affix: but-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Denotes the presence of four carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: βοῦς
Language: grc
Decoded: bous
Meaning: cow
Affix: τῡρός
Language: grc
Decoded: turos
Meaning: cheese
Affix: -yne
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An unsaturated hydrocarbon having at least one triple bond; an alkyne.
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