linamarase

English

Etymology

From linamarin +‎ -ase.

Noun

linamarase (uncountable)

  1. (biochemistry) beta-D-glucosidase, an enzyme found in many plants including cassava and the butter bean; an enzyme which breaks down linamarin and produces cyanohydrines and thus hydrogen cyanide

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