homolysin

/hɒməˈlaɪsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of enzyme that catalyzes the process of homolysis, or the breaking of a chemical bond into two identical parts.

“The researchers studied the homolysin’s effects on the molecular structure of the compound.”

2. noun

A term used to describe the process of homolysis in a biological context.

“The scientist explained the concept of homolysin during the lecture on biochemistry.”

Synonyms

  • lysin
  • lysinase

Antonyms

  • heterolysin