Word: deoxychorismate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: de
o
xy
chor
is
mate
Definition: A reduced form of chorismate that is a precursor to the biosynthesis of folic acid
Morphemes:
Affix: de-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: from, off
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: de-
Affix: oxy-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Sharp, keen, acute, pungent, acid
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὀξύς
Language: grc
Decoded: oxus
Meaning: sharp
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: a derivative of a specified element or compound; especially a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ic