Word: naphthylamidase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: naph
thy
la
mi
dase
Definition: Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a naphthylamide, especially one of an amino acid
Morphemes:
Affix: naphthyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Either of two isomeric univalent radicals formally derived from naphthalene by removal of a hydrogen atom
Affix: ammonia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A solution of this compound in water used domestically as a cleaning fluid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sal ammoniacus
Language: la
Decoded: sal ammoniacus
Meaning: salt of Amun, ammonium chloride
Affix: -ide
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Any of a group of related compounds - azide, polysaccharide, glycoside.
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.