Word: translocase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: trans
lo
case
Definition: An enzyme that assists in moving another molecule, usually across a membrane
Morphemes:
Affix: trans-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: A compound in which two atoms or groups are situated on opposite sides of some plane of symmetry passing through the compound.
Affix: locate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To find out where something is located.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: locātus
Language: la
Decoded: locatus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: put, placed, having been set.
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.