Word: erythrose
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: e
ry
throse
Definition: the aldotetrose (2R,3R)-2,3,4-trihydroxybutanal
Morphemes:
Affix: erythro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used to form scientific terms meaning red or showing a relationship to red blood cells.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐρυθρός
Language: grc
Decoded: eruthros
Meaning: red
Affix: -ose
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of sugars.