Word: lactonase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lac
to
nase
Definition: A metalloenzyme, produced by certain bacteria, that targets and inactivates acylated homoserine lactones (AHLs)
Morphemes:
Affix: lactone
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.