Word: metalloenzymes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: me
ta
lloen
zymes
Definition: Plural of metalloenzyme. Any enzyme that contains a metal atom which is essential for its biological activity
Morphemes:
Affix: metallo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: metal
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 regular plurals of nouns.