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proteinase

/prəʊˈtiːneɪz/ noun · British & US
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What does proteinase mean?

noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of proteins.

Example

"The proteinase in the digestive system breaks down proteins into smaller peptides."

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