catalase

cat·a·lase

 (kăt′l-ās′, -āz′)

n.

An enzyme found in living cells that catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, a potentially harmful oxidizing agent, into water and oxygen.

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[catal(ysis) + -ase.]

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cat′a·lat′ic (kăt′l-ăt′ĭk) adj.

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catalase

(ˈkætəˌleɪs)

n

(Biochemistry) an enzyme that catalyses the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide

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cat•a•lase

(ˈkæt lˌeɪs, -ˌeɪz)

n.

an enzyme that decomposes hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water.

[1900–05; catal (ysis) + -ase]

cat`a•lat′ic (-ˈæt ɪk) adj.

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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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catalasa