Word: transacetylases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tran
sa
ce
ty
la
ses
Definition: Plural of transacetylase. Any enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an acetyl group from one molecule to another. It is produced by the ‘a’ structural gene of the lac operon.
Morphemes:
Affix: trans-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Transgender or transsexual, or pertaining to those who are transgender or transsexual.
Affix: acetyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The univalent radical CH3CO- derived from acetic acid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: acētum
Language: la
Decoded: acetum
Meaning: vinegar
Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: substance
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).