Word: thioenzymes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: thi
o
en
zymes
Definition: Plural of thioenzyme. Any enzyme that acts on a thiol group, typically of an amino acid such as cysteine
Morphemes:
Affix: thio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing sulfur / sulphur, especially a compound in which oxygen has been replaced by this element
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θεῖον
Language: grc
Decoded: theion
Meaning: sulfur
Affix: enzyme
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A globular protein that catalyses a biological chemical reaction.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐν
Language: grc
Decoded: en
Meaning: in
Affix: ζύμη
Language: grc
Decoded: zume
Meaning: sourdough
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).