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/diːˈheɪlədʒəneɪz/ · noun
(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a halogen atom from an organic halide.
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Dehalogenase means (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a halogen atom from an organic halide.
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