Word: urethanase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ur
e
tha
nase
Definition: A hydrolase enzyme that catalyzes the reaction of urethane and water into ethanol, carbon dioxide, and ammonia.
Morphemes:
Affix: urethane
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A white crystalline organic compound, ethyl-carbamate, NH2COOC2H5, used in the synthesis of other organic compounds.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: uréthane
Language: fr
Decoded: urethane
PoS: Noun
Meaning: urethane
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.