Word: zymase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: zy
mase
Definition: Any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the fermentation of simple carbohydrates to ethanol and carbon dioxide.
Morphemes:
Affix: zyme
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A ferment; cause to undergo fermentation
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ζύμη
Language: grc
Decoded: zume
Meaning: leaven
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.