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/ˈɛstəreɪz/ · noun
(biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of an ester.
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Esterase means (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of an ester.
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Use esterase where its definition matches the intended context.
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