oxygenase
noun/ˈɒksɪd͡ʒəneɪz/
Etymology From German Oxygenase, corresponding to oxygen + -ase.
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Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Natural sciences, Physical sciences An enzyme which catalyses biochemical reactions with oxygen.
- Derived terms
- cyclo-oxygenase, deoxygenase, lipoxygenase, monooxygenase, premnaspirodiene oxygenase