ASE

¹ American  

Or A.S.E.

1. American Stock Exchange.

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-ase ² American  

1. a suffix used in the names of enzymes.

   oxidase.

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-ase British  

suffix

1. indicating an enzyme

   oxidase

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–ase Scientific  

1. A suffix used to form the names of enzymes. It is often added to the name of the compound that the enzyme breaks down, as in lactase, which breaks down lactose. It is also added to a word describing the enzyme's activity, as in transferase, which catalyzes the transfer of a chemical group from one molecule to another, or reductase, which catalyzes the reduction of an organic compound.

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Etymology

Origin of -ase

Extracted from diastase

Example Sentences

The Singapore-listed company’s share placement with warrants to ASE Technology will raise proceeds for AEM to support its continued expansion in Taiwan and integration of its test technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Also, AEM will continue expanding in Taiwan and jointly integrate its test technologies into ASE Technology’s Taiwan manufacturing and test environments, which should boost AEM’s revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Monday, Abdullah gathered in worship with a group of supporters outside the third-floor courtroom, ending their prayer with “Ase” — a saying popular among activists that loosely translates to “amen and power to the people.”

From Los Angeles Times

After each name, the audience of about 50 people responded: “Asé,” pronounced ah-SHAY, a word from the Yoruba language spoken in parts of western Africa.

From Seattle Times

It read ”Áse″ — or “energy” in Yoruba, or as Brazilians know it, Axé, which is key to Candomblé.

From Washington Times