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ATPase

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ATP·ase  (t-ps, -z)
n.
An enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of ATP to ADP, releasing energy that is used in the cell; adenosine triphosphatase.

ATPase [ˌeɪtiːˈpiːˌeɪz]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) adenosine triphosphatase; an enzyme that converts ATP to ADP


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