/ˈækisi/ (AK-si)

Definitions

1. noun

a suffix used in chemistry to denote an acid, a suffix used in biology to denote a property or quality, or a suffix used in other contexts to form an abstract noun

“The acyl group is a key component in the structure of the fatty acid.”

2. suffix

used to form nouns indicating a quality or property, often in a biological or chemical context

“The suffix -acy is commonly used in chemistry to denote the presence of an acid group.”

3. noun

a state or condition of being, especially in a moral or legal sense

“The city’s mayor was criticized for the corruption of office.”