Word: chelatase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: che
la
tase
Definition: Any enzyme that catalyzes chelation, especially that of a specified metal ion
Morphemes:
Affix: chela
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pincer-like claw of a crustacean or arachnid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: chele
Language: la
Decoded: chele
PoS: Noun
Meaning: claw-shaped mechanism, trigger
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
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.