Word: streptose
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: strep
tose
Definition: The pentose 5-deoxy-3-C-formyl-l-lyxose that is a constituent of streptomycin
Morphemes:
Affix: strepto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: having the form of a twisted chain
Etymology Compounds: Affix: στρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: strepho
Meaning: I turn, I twist
Affix: -τος
Language: grc
Decoded: -tos
Meaning: able to
Affix: -ose
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of sugars.