English Explanatory Dictionary

dehydrogenase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of several enzymes that catalyze the removal of hydrogen (a proton) from biological compounds.

Pronunciation

/diːˌhaɪdˈɹɒdʒəneɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dehydrogenase.wav

Word forms

dehydrogenase dehydrogenases

Etymology

From de- + hydrogen + -ase.

Synonyms

dehydrase

Derived words

alcohol dehydrogenase apodehydrogenase co-dehydrogenase codehydrogenase dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase hydrogenase isocitrate dehydrogenase lactate dehydrogenase lactodehydrogenase succinic dehydrogenase
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