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oxidase

[ ok-si-deys, -deyz ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. any of a class of oxidoreductases that catalyze the oxidation of a substrate by molecular oxygen with the formation, in most cases, of hydrogen peroxide.


oxidase

/ -ˌdeɪz; ˈɒksɪˌdeɪs /

noun

  1. any of a group of enzymes that bring about biological oxidation
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • ox·i·da·sic [ok-si-, dey, -sik, -zik], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of oxidase1

First recorded in 1895–1900; oxide + -ase
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Example Sentences

Ado is originally an oxidase enzyme that adds an oxygen atom to the substrate -- isoeugenol.

"We found lactate oxidase nanocapsules helped prevent the immune system from being weakened and overcome the immune suppression caused by the tumor," Cao said.

Just like apples that turn brown after slicing, eggplants also contain the enzyme polyphenol oxidase.

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When printed on fabric and worn, pH indicators, for example, could convey information about skin health or dehydration; lactate oxidase could measure a wearer's fatigue levels.

When printed on fabric and worn, pH indicators could lend insight into skin health or dehydration; lactate oxidase could measure a wearer’s fatigue levels.

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