hydrogenlyase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of hydrogen from a compound, but especially one that converts formic acid into carbon dioxide and molecular hydrogen

Word forms

hydrogenlyase hydrogenlyases

Etymology

From hydrogen + lyase.

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