Word: alkyltransferase
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: al
kyl
trans
fer
ase
Definition: Any transferase that transfers alkyl groups.
Morphemes:
Affix: alkyl
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any of a series of univalent radicals of the general formula CnH2n+1 derived from aliphatic hydrocarbons.
Affix: transfer
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A person who transfers or is transferred from one club or team to another.
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.