Word: synaptases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sy
nap
ta
ses
Definition: Plural of synaptase. Emulsin.
Morphemes:
Affix: synaptase
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Emulsin; an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of the glycosidic bonds to terminal non-reducing residues in beta-D-glucosides and oligosaccharides, with release of glucose
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σῠνᾰ́πτω
Language: grc
Decoded: sunapto
Meaning: join together, connect
Affix: -τος
Language: grc
Decoded: -tos
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms adjectives from nouns
Affix: -ase
Language: en
Decoded: -ase
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).