Word: allylglycine
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
llyl
gly
cine
Definition: A glycine derivative that is an inhibitor of the enzyme glutamate decarboxylase.
Morphemes:
Affix: allyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The univalent radical, CH2=CH-CH2-, existing especially in oils of garlic and mustard.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: allium
Language: la
Decoded: allium
Meaning: garlic
Affix: -yl
Language: en
Decoded: -yl
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Affix: glycine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A nonessential amino acid, amino-acetic acid, C2H5NO2 found in most proteins but especially in sugar cane; the simplest amino acid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: γλυκύς
Language: grc
Decoded: glukus
Meaning: sweet
Affix: -ine
Language: en
Decoded: -ine
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form names of chemical substances, especially basic (alkaline) substances, alkaloidal substances, or halogen elements.