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esterase
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es·ter·ase  (st-rs, -rz)
n.
Any of various enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of an ester.
esterase [ˈɛstəˌreɪs -ˌreɪz]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) any of a group of enzymes that hydrolyse esters into alcohols and acids
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