"peroxidase" meaning in English

See peroxidase in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: peroxidases [plural]
Etymology: From peroxide + -ase. Etymology templates: {{af|en|peroxide|-ase}} peroxide + -ase Head templates: {{en-noun}} peroxidase (plural peroxidases)
  1. (biochemistry) Any of a class of enzymes that act on substrates such as hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides such as lipid peroxides. Categories (topical): Enzymes Synonyms: PX [abbreviation], Px [abbreviation]

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Alternative forms

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