-ol
A suffix denoting that the substance in the name of which it appears belongs to the series of alcohols or hydroxyl derivatives, as ethanol, carbinol, phenol, glycerol, etc. Such compounds contain the hydroxy radical (-OH).
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A combining form denoting a discourse, treatise, doctrine, theory, science; as, theology, geology, biology, mineralogy.
A suffix forming adjectives and adverbs, and denoting likeness or resemblance; as, housewifely duties.
A suffix denoting master or professional practitioner, as in spinmeister or hypemeister.
A solution of silver phosphate in an aqueous solution of ethylene diamine, used as an antiseptic astringent and as a disinfectant.
A suffix attached to other words indicating a person with certain characteristics or associated with a certain group or behavior; as, beatnik, kibbutznik; it is sometimes used derogatorily; as in no-goodnik, peacenik.
A suffix or combining form meaning like, resembling, in the form of; as in anthropoid, asteroid, spheroid.
A suffix used in medical terms to denote a morbid condition of some part, usually some kind of tumor; as in fibroma, glaucoma.
A termination indicating that the hydrocarbon to the name of which it is affixed belongs to the fourth series of hydrocarbons, or the third series of unsaturated hydrocarbons; as, nonone.
A noun suffix denoting an act; a state or quality; as in error, fervor, pallor, candor, etc.
An adjective suffix meaning of or pertaining to, serving for; as in auditory, pertaining to or serving for hearing; prohibitory, amendatory, etc.
See -or.
An adjective suffix meaning full of, abounding in, having, possessing the qualities of, like; as in gracious, abounding in grace; arduous, full of ardor; bulbous, having bulbs, bulblike; riotous, poisonous, piteous, joyous, etc.