Word: nonyls
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: no
nyls
Definition: Plural of nonyl. Any of very many isomeric univalent hydrocarbon radicals, C9H19, formally derived from nonane by the loss of a hydrogen atom.
Morphemes:
Affix: nonane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of vary many isomeric alkanes, of general formula C9H20, having 9 carbon atoms.
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
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).