Word: tryptophanate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tryp
to
pha
nate
Definition: Any salt or ester of tryptophan; an amino acid that occurs in proteins; is essential for growth and normal metabolism; a precursor of niacin
Morphemes:
Affix: tryptophan
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An essential amino acid having an indole side chain; it is present in many foods, especially chocolate, oats, bananas and milk; it is essential for normal growth and development and is the precursor of serotonin and niacin; any specific form of this compound, or any derivative of it.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: φαίνω
Language: grc
Decoded: phaino
Meaning: to appear
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a derivative of a specified element or compound; especially a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ic