dehalogenase

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

de- +‎ halogen +‎ -ase

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːˈheɪlədʒəneɪz/

Noun[edit]

dehalogenase (plural dehalogenases)

  1. (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a halogen atom from an organic halide