dehydratase
nounUK /diːˈhaɪdɹəteɪz/
Etymology From dehydrate + -ase.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of the elements of water from a compound, often leaving a double bond.
- Synonyms
- dehydrase
- Related terms
- cyclodehydratase, dehydrate, dehydration, dihydratase