Word: aminotransferase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: a
mi
no
trans
fer
ase
Definition: Transaminase; a class of transferases that catalyze transamination (that transfer an amino group from an amino acid to another compound)
Morphemes:
Affix: ammonia
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A solution of this compound in water used domestically as a cleaning fluid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: sal ammoniacus
Language: la
Decoded: sal ammoniacus
Meaning: salt of Amun, ammonium chloride
Affix: -ine
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to.
Affix: transfer
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An instance of conveying or removing from one place, person or thing to another; a transferal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: trāns-
Language: la
Decoded: trans-
Meaning: beyond
Affix: ferō
Language: la
Decoded: fero
Meaning: I bear, carry
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.