English Explanatory Dictionary

esterase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of an ester

Pronunciation

/ˈɛstəreɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-esterase.wav

Word forms

esterase esterases

Etymology

From ester + -ase.

Related words

esterasic

Derived words

acetylcholinesterase butyrylcholinesterase cholesterol esterase cholinesterase diesterase monoesterase pectinesterase phosphoesterase propionylcholinesterase sterol esterase
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