Word: thiolase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: thi
o
lase
Definition: Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal 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Meaning: containing sulfur / sulphur, especially a compound in which oxygen has been replaced by this element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: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.