Word: adipolytic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: ad
i
po
ly
ic
Definition: That hydrolyses fat into free fatty acids, especially by the action of enzymes
Morphemes:
Affix: adipo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: fat
Etymology Compounds: Affix: adeps
Language: la
Decoded: adeps
PoS: Noun
Meaning: fat, lard, grease
Affix: -lytic
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in adjectives relating to nouns with the suffix -lysis.