oxidase
|ox-i-dase|
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/ˈɑːksɪˌdeɪs/
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/ˈɒksɪˌdeɪs/
enzyme catalyzing oxidation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oxidase' originates from the International Scientific Vocabulary, combining 'oxide' with the suffix '-ase', which is used to form names of enzymes.
Historical Evolution
The term 'oxidase' was coined in the late 19th century as scientific understanding of enzymes developed.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any enzyme that catalyzed oxidation reactions, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/02 21:42