chlorophyllase en · NOUN
Etymology
From chlorophyll + -ase.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The main enzyme in chlorophyll metabolism; the catalyst for the hydrolysis of chlorophyll to produce chlorophyllide and phytol.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chlorophyllases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |