oxydase

/ɔksɪˈdeɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

an enzyme that catalyzes the oxidation of a substance, especially one involved in the breakdown of hemoglobin or other organic compounds

“The oxydase in the red blood cells helped break down the damaged hemoglobin.”

Synonyms

  • catalase
  • oxidase

Antonyms

  • reductase