"myrosinase" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: myrosinases [plural]
Etymology: From μύρον (múron, “myrrh”) + σίναπι (sínapi, “mustard”) (according to German Wikipedia). Head templates: {{en-noun}} myrosinase (plural myrosinases)
  1. (biochemistry) Any of several defense-related enzymes, in plants such as mustard, that hydrolyze glycosides, thus releasing potentially toxic substances. Wikipedia link: myrosinase Categories (topical): Enzymes

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