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cellulase

noun
cel·​lu·​lase | \ ˈsel-yə-ˌlās How to pronounce cellulase (audio) , -ˌlāz\

Definition of cellulase

: an enzyme that hydrolyzes cellulose

First Known Use of cellulase

1901, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cellulase

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cellulase

noun
cel·​lu·​lase | \ ˈsel-yə-ˌlās, -ˌlāz How to pronounce cellulase (audio) \

Medical Definition of cellulase

: an enzyme that hydrolyzes cellulose

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