Word: xanthoprotein
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: xan
tho
pro
te
in
Definition: A protein formed when xanthoproteic acid contacts epithelial cells, indicative of inadequate safety precautions when handling nitric acid.
Morphemes:
Affix: xantho-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: derivative of xanthic acid; any of a class of unstable organic acids containing sulphur
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ξανθός
Language: grc
Decoded: xanthos
Meaning: yellow
Affix: protein
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of numerous large, complex naturally-produced molecules composed of one or more long chains of amino acids, in which the amino acid groups are held together by peptide bonds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρωτεῖος
Language: grc
Decoded: proteios
Meaning: primary