aldehydase
|al-de-hy-dase|
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/ˈældɪˌhaɪdeɪs/
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/ˈældɪˌhaɪdeɪz/
enzyme for aldehydes
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aldehydase' originates from 'aldehyde' and the suffix '-ase', where 'aldehyde' refers to a type of organic compound and '-ase' is used to denote enzymes.
Historical Evolution
'aldehyde' combined with the suffix '-ase' to form the modern English word 'aldehydase'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any enzyme acting on aldehydes, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of aldehydes.
Aldehydase plays a crucial role in the metabolism of alcohol.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/16 14:36