thiaminase

/θaɪˈæmɪneɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

An enzyme that inactivates vitamin B1 (thiamine) by converting it into a form that is not easily absorbed by the body.

“The high levels of thiaminase in the fermented food caused widespread thiamine deficiency among the local population.”

Synonyms

  • thiamine inactivator
  • thiaminease

Antonyms

  • thiamine activator
  • thiamine stabilizer