linamarase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. beta-D-glucosidase, an enzyme found in many plants including cassava and the butter bean; an enzyme which breaks down linamarin and produces cyanohydrines and thus hydrogen cyanide

Word forms

linamarase

Etymology

From linamarin + -ase.

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