ligninase en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English lignin Ancient Greek δῐῐ̈́στημῐ (dĭĭ̈́stēmĭ) Ancient Greek δῐᾰ́στᾰσῐς (dĭắstăsĭs) English diastase English -ase English ligninase From lignin + -ase.
Meanings
- Any of a class of enzymes that break down lignin.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ligninases | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (2)
it ligninasi (enzyme) · pl ligninaza (enzyme)