Dehydratase

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: en, /diːˈhaɪdɹəteɪz/

Origin

en + -dehydrate + ase

Full definition of dehydratase

Noun

1. (enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of the elements of water from a compound, often leaving a double bond.

Synonyms

• (dehydrating enzyme) dehydrase disused

Related terms

• dehydrate
• dehydration