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active centre
noun
- biochem the region in an enzyme molecule in which the reactive groups that participate in its action are juxtaposed Also calledactive site
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An active centre of origin appears to exist in South-eastern Europe, from which the species radiate out in all directions.
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There is an active centre of distribution in South-eastern Europe itself, from which species radiate out in all directions.
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Wallingford, six miles above Streatley, is a very ancient town, and has been an active centre for the making of English history.
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At Thebes, then, was the active centre of the influence that drew my friend away from modern things.
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This active centre of the thoughts of a century, was sustained during the whole time by the storm of perpetual political conflict.
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