oxidase
noun/ˈɒksɪdeɪz/
Frequency rank: #17,306 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
an enzyme that catalyzes oxidation reactions, typically involving oxygen as the electron acceptor.
Example sentence
The enzyme known as oxidase plays a key role in breaking down harmful substances in the body.
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