cellulase

(-lās′)

noun

an enzyme found in some bacteria, fungi, etc. capable of hydrolyzing cellulose into smaller molecules: used in brewing, septic systems, etc.

Origin: cellul(ose) + -ase

See cellulase in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
Any of several enzymes produced chiefly by fungi, bacteria, and protozoans that catalyze the hydrolysis of cellulose.

Origin:

Origin: cellul(ose)

Origin: + -ase

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