Word: maleyl
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ma
le
yl
Definition: A divalent radical derived from maleic acid
Morphemes:
Affix: maleic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: of or relating to maleic acid or its derivatives
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