hydrolase
|hy-dro-lase|
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/ˈhaɪdrəˌleɪs/
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/ˈhaɪdrəˌleɪz/
enzyme for hydrolysis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hydrolase' originates from 'International Scientific Vocabulary', specifically the word 'hydro-' meaning 'water' and '-lase' from 'enzyme'.
Historical Evolution
'hydrolase' was formed in the early 20th century by combining 'hydro-' and '-lase' to describe enzymes that catalyze hydrolysis reactions.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an enzyme that catalyzes hydrolysis', and this meaning has remained unchanged in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a chemical bond.
Hydrolase enzymes play a key role in digestion.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/02 21:26