Word: decarbonylase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: de
car
bo
ny
lase
Definition: Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a carbonyl group, especially from an aldehyde to form an alkane
Morphemes:
Affix: de-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: reversal, undoing, removing
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: de-
Affix: carbon
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An atom of this element, in reference to a molecule containing it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: carbō
Language: la
Decoded: carbo
Meaning: charcoal, coal
Affix: -yl
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A univalent radical or functional group formed from a given molecule. Thus propyl from propane, benzyl from benzene, and so forth.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὕλη
Language: grc
Decoded: ule
Meaning: wood, material
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.