English Explanatory Dictionary

oxygenase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An enzyme which catalyses biochemical reactions with oxygen.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒksɪd͡ʒəneɪz/

Word forms

oxygenase oxygenases

Etymology

From German Oxygenase, corresponding to oxygen + -ase.

Derived words

cyclo-oxygenase deoxygenase lipoxygenase monooxygenase premnaspirodiene oxygenase

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