Word: methylenedioxy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
thy
len
e
di
o
xy
Definition: A functional group with the structural formula R-O-CH2-O-R', connected to the rest of a molecule by two chemical bonds.
Morphemes:
Affix: methylene
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The divalent radical CH2 in which the free valencies are part of single bonds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: μέθυ
Language: grc
Decoded: methu
Meaning: wine
Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood
Affix: di-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Two, twice or double.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: di-
Language: la
Decoded: di-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Two, double; di-.
Affix: oxy-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Concerning oxygen
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀξύς
Language: grc
Decoded: oxus
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: quick, hasty, swift