Word: acetatelyase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
ce
tate
lyase
Definition: An enzyme that cuts off acetate from another molecule.
Morphemes:
Affix: acetate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any salt or ester of acetic acid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: acētum
Language: la
Decoded: acetum
Meaning: vinegar
Affix: lyo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: solvent, dissolving, dispersion; freeze-drying
Etymology Compounds: Affix: λύω
Language: grc
Decoded: luo
Meaning: to loosen, to dissolve
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.