Word: formyltransferases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: for
myl
trans
fer
a
ses
Definition: Plural of formyltransferase. Any transferase that catalyses the transfer of a formyl group
Morphemes:
Affix: formyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The univalent radical -CHO, derived from formaldehyde, that is characteristic of aldehydes
Affix: transfer
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The conveying of genetic material from one cell to another.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: trāns-
Language: la
Decoded: trans-
Meaning: beyond
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: I bear, carry
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).