Decarbonylase
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Decarbonylase is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a carbonyl group, especially from an aldehyde to form an alkane.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a carbonyl group, especially from an aldehyde to form an alkane.
Word Forms
- decarbonylases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decarboxylase, dealkylase, deacylase, acylase, carboxylase, carboxyhydrolase.
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