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anhydrase

/ˈænhaɪˌdeɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does anhydrase mean?

noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the removal of water from a molecule. An enzyme that catalyzes the dehydration of a substrate.

Example

"The anhydrase enzyme plays a crucial role in the metabolism of certain compounds."

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