Word: lecithinase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: le
ci
thi
nase
Definition: An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of lecithin; a yellow phospholipid essential for the metabolism of fats; found in egg yolk and in many plant and animal cells; used commercially as an emulsifier
Morphemes:
Affix: lecithin
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The principal phospholipid in animals; it is particularly abundant in egg yolks, and is extracted commercially from soy. It is a major constituent of cell membranes, and is commonly used as a food additive (as an emulsifier).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λέκιθος
Language: grc
Decoded: lekithos
Meaning: egg yolk
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.