Word: anhydrases
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: an
hy
dra
ses
Definition: Plural of anhydrase. An enzyme that catalyzes the removal of water from a material.
Morphemes:
Affix: an-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Alternative form of on; in a state required for something to function or be effective
Affix: hydr-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: water
Affix: -ase
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the names of enzymes.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural of nouns that correctly take just an "s" in the plural. See greengrocer’s apostrophe.