Word: maltase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mal
tase
Definition: An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of maltose to glucose; often associated with amylase.
Morphemes:
Affix: malt
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Maltose-rich sugar derived from malted grain.
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.