cat·a·lase (k t l- s , -z)n. An enzyme found in the blood and in most living cells that catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. [catal(ysis) + -ase.] cat a·latic (ktl-t k) adj. |
catalase [ˈkætəˌleɪs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biochemistry) an enzyme that catalyses the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide
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| Noun | 1. | catalase - enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water enzyme - any of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions |
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