Word: thioltransferase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: thi
ol
trans
fer
ase
Definition: Any transferase that catalyzes the transfer of a thiol group
Morphemes:
Affix: thio-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: containing sulfur / sulphur, especially a compound in which oxygen has been replaced by this element
Etymology Compounds: Affix: θεῖον
Language: grc
Decoded: theion
Meaning: sulfur
Affix: -ol
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: An alcohol or phenol.
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.