Word: protease
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
te
ase
Definition: An enzyme that cuts or cleaves proteins.
Morphemes:
Affix: protein
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A food rich in protein, often a meat or meat substitute.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πρωτεῖος
Language: grc
Decoded: proteios
Meaning: primary
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.