Word: zymolyases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: zy
mo
lya
ses
Definition: Plural of zymolyase. A commercial enzyme preparation that lyses the cell walls of yeast cells.
Morphemes:
Affix: zymo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fermentation.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ζύμη
Language: grc
Decoded: zume
Meaning: leaven
Affix: lyse
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To break down molecularly into smaller molecules; to induce lysis.
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.