Word: isomaltases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: i
so
mal
ta
ses
Definition: Plural of isomaltase. An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of isomaltose and related dextrins
Morphemes:
Affix: iso-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forms terms relating to isomers; a compound that exists in forms having different arrangements of atoms but the same molecular weight
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἴσος
Language: grc
Decoded: isos
Meaning: equal
Affix: malt
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Maltose-rich sugar derived from malted grain.
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.