Word: lyase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lyase
Definition: Any of many classes of enzyme that catalyze the breaking of a specific form of bond
Morphemes:
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.