HyperDic: catalase

English > 1 sense of the word catalase:
NOUNsubstancecatalaseenzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst
English > catalase: 1 sense > noun 1, substance
Meaningenzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water.
BroaderenzymeAny of several complex proteins that are produced by cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions
Spanishcatalasa
Catalancatalasa
Adjectivescatalaticof or relating to the enzyme catalase

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