Word: saccharolytic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sac
cha
ro
ly
ic
Definition: Relating to saccharolysis. The enzymatic breakdown of sugars as a source of energy
Morphemes:
Affix: saccharo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: sugar
Etymology Compounds: Affix: saccharum
Language: la
Decoded: saccharum
PoS: Noun
Meaning: sugar
Affix: -lytic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in adjectives relating to nouns with the suffix -lysis.