dehydrase

/diːˈhaɪˌdrɛz/

Definitions

1. noun

An enzyme that catalyzes the removal of water from a substrate, often involved in metabolic processes such as carbohydrate metabolism.

“The dehydrase enzyme plays a crucial role in the breakdown of glycogen to glucose.”

Synonyms

  • dehydration enzyme
  • hydrogenase

Antonyms

  • hydration enzyme