decarboxylase en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /diːkɑːˈbɒksɪleɪz/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From de- + carboxyl + -ase.
Meanings
- Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a carboxyl group, effectively removing carbon dioxide from a compound.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| decarboxylases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
carbidopa · codecarboxylase · lunularic acid decarboxylase
Translations (3)
fr décarboxylase (Translations) · de Decarboxylase (Translations) · vi đêcacboxilaza (Translations)