Word: pyroglutamate
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: py
ro
glu
ta
mate
Definition: To modify by reaction with a pyroglutamic acid derivative
Morphemes:
Affix: pyro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: orthoacid; the member of a series of oxyacids of a particular element that has the highest number of hydroxyl groups
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πῦρ
Language: grc
Decoded: pur
Meaning: fire
Affix: glutamic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of, pertaining to, or derived from glutamic acid
Etymology Compounds: Affix: gluten
Language: la
Decoded: gluten
Meaning: glue
Affix: -amic
Language: en
Decoded: -amic
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of, relating to, or derived from an amine, amide or amic acid.
Affix: -ate
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: a derivative of a specified element or compound; especially a salt or ester of an acid whose name ends in -ic