Word: deformylases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: de
for
my
la
ses
Definition: Plural of deformylase. An enzyme that removes the formyl group from some amino acids (especially from methionine).
Morphemes:
Affix: de-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: reversal, undoing, removing
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē-
Language: la
Decoded: de-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: de-
Affix: formyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The univalent radical -CHO, derived from formaldehyde, that is characteristic of aldehydes
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.