catalatic

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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catalatic

(ˌkætəˈlætɪk)

adj

(Chemistry) of or relating to catalase

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catalatic - of or relating to the enzyme catalase

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