Word: maltose
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: malt
ose
Definition: A disaccharide, C12H22O11 formed from the digestion of starch by amylase; is converted to glucose by maltase; it is an isomer of trehalose
Morphemes:
Affix: malt
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Maltose-rich sugar derived from malted grain.
Affix: -ose
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of sugars.