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catalase

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cat·​a·​lase | \ ˈka-tə-ˌlās How to pronounce catalase (audio) , -ˌlāz\

Definition of catalase

: a red crystalline enzyme that consists of a protein complex with hematin groups and catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen
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Other Words from catalase

catalatic \ ˌka-​tə-​ˈla-​tik How to pronounce catalatic (audio) \ adjective

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 Yeast is an organism that contains a special chemical called catalase that can act as a catalyst to help break down hydrogen peroxide. — Ben Finio, Scientific American, "Make Elephant Toothpaste," 1 Aug. 2019 Normally, catalase is one of the most efficient enzymes in the human body, capable of decomposing of millions of hydrogen peroxide molecules every second. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Micro-Submarines Could Deliver Medicine in the Body Without Surgery," 28 May 2019

First Known Use of catalase

1901, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for catalase

catalysis

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catalase

noun
cat·​a·​lase | \ ˈkat-ᵊl-ˌās, -ˌāz How to pronounce catalase (audio) \

Medical Definition of catalase

: a red crystalline enzyme that consists of a protein complex with hematin groups and catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen

Other Words from catalase

catalatic \ ˌkat-​ᵊl-​ˈat-​ik How to pronounce catalatic (audio) \ adjective

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