svedberg

/ˈsvɛdbɜːrɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of enzyme activity, equivalent to one micromole of substrate converted per second.

“The enzyme’s svedberg value was measured using a spectrophotometer.”

2. noun

A unit of sedimentation coefficient, used in the study of the size and shape of particles in a solution.

“The svedberg value of the protein sample was determined using centrifugation.”

Synonyms

  • enzyme activity unit
  • sedimentation coefficient unit

Antonyms

  • none