dehydratase en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /diːˈhaɪdɹəteɪz/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English dehydrate Ancient Greek δῐῐ̈́στημῐ (dĭĭ̈́stēmĭ) Ancient Greek δῐᾰ́στᾰσῐς (dĭắstăsĭs) English diastase English -ase English dehydratase From dehydrate + -ase.
Meanings
- Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of the elements of water from a compound, often leaving a double bond.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dehydratases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
cyclodehydratase · dehydrate · dihydratase · dehydration
Synonyms
dehydrase (dehydrating enzyme)