Definitions for oxidaseˈɒk sɪˌdeɪs, -ˌdeɪz
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ox•i•daseˈɒk sɪˌdeɪs, -ˌdeɪz(n.)
any of a class of enzymes that catalyze oxidation by molecular oxygen and, in most cases, form hydrogen peroxide.
Category: Biochemistry
Origin of oxidase:
1895–1900
ox`i•da′sic(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
oxidase(noun)
any of the enzymes that catalyze biological oxidation
Wiktionary
oxidase(Noun)
Any of many enzymes which catalyze oxidation reactions, especially ones using molecular oxygen.
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