diisopropyl-fluorophosphatase en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From diisopropyl + fluoro + phosphatase.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An enzyme that breaks down the toxic compound diisopropyl fluorophosphate by hydrolyzing it into less harmful products, helping detoxify organophosphate nerve-agent-like chemicals.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| diisopropyl-fluorophosphatases | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| DFPase | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |