reductase

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(ri duk′tās′, -tāz′)

noun

any of a class of enzymes that catalyze biochemical reductions

Origin: reduct(ion) + -ase

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noun
Any of various enzymes that catalyze the reduction of an organic compound.

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Origin: reduct(ion)

Origin: + -ase

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