Word: xylamide
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: xy
lam
ide
Definition: An acid amide derivative of xylic acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance.
Morphemes:
Affix: xyl-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: wood
Affix: ammonia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A solution of this compound in water used domestically as a cleaning fluid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sal ammoniacus
Language: la
Decoded: sal ammoniacus
Meaning: salt of Amun, ammonium chloride
Affix: -ide
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Any of a group of related compounds - azide, polysaccharide, glycoside.