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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

dephosphorylate

/dɛfɒsfəˈraɪteɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does dephosphorylate mean?

verb

To remove a phosphate group from a molecule, often as part of a biochemical reaction.

Example

"The enzyme was able to dephosphorylate the protein, restoring its original function."

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