Word: agarases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
gar
a
ses
Definition: Plural of agarase. An enzyme found in agarolytic bacteria, allowing them to use agar as their primary source of carbon.
Morphemes:
Affix: agar
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A gelatinous material obtained from red algae, especially Gracilaria species, used as a bacterial culture medium, in electrophoresis and as a food additive.
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).