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/diːˈsætʃəɹeɪz/ · noun
(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of single to double bonds, especially in the production of essential fatty acids..
Use desaturase when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Desaturase means (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of single to double bonds, especially in the production of essential fatty acids..
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Use desaturase where its definition matches the intended context.
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