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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

peroxidase

/pərˈɒksɪdeɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does peroxidase mean?

noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of a substrate by hydrogen peroxide, often used in biochemical assays and as a diagnostic tool.

Example

"The researcher used peroxidase to detect the presence of hydrogen peroxide in the sample."

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