Word: isochorismate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
so
chor
is
mate
Definition: an intermediate in the biosynthesis pathways of insect respiration
Morphemes:
Affix: iso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: (of an aliphatic compound, especially a fatty acid) Having a branch on the penultimate carbon atom of a chain.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἴσος
Language: grc
Decoded: isos
Meaning: equal
Affix: chorismic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Relating to chorismic acid or its derivatives
Etymology Compounds: Affix: χωρίζω
Language: grc
Decoded: khorizo
PoS: Verb
Meaning: I distinguish
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: to act in the specified manner