Word: diphosphorylase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dip
hos
phor
y
lase
Definition: Any enzyme that catalyzes a diphosphorylation recation
Morphemes:
Affix: di-
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of diss; treat, mention, or speak to rudely
Affix: phosphor
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of various compounds of transition metals or of rare earths that exhibit phosphorescence.
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.