decarbonylase

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ carbonyl +‎ -ase.

Noun

decarbonylase (plural decarbonylases)

  1. (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a carbonyl group, especially from an aldehyde to form an alkane

Derived terms

  • aldehyde decarbonylase
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