esterase
noun/ˈɛstəreɪz/
Etymology From ester + -ase.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of an ester
- Derived terms
- acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase, cholesterol esterase, cholinesterase, diesterase, monoesterase, pectinesterase, phosphoesterase, propionylcholinesterase, sterol esterase
- Related terms
- esterasic