synthetase

From synthesis +‎ -ase.

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯s/, /ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯z/

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synthetase (plural synthetases)

1. Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.

   Synonym: synthase

2. (dated) Such an enzyme that, more specifically, uses ATP as a source of energy.

   Coordinate term: synthase

• carboxylase