desaturase

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English

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Etymology

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desaturate +‎ -ase

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːˈsætʃəɹeɪz/, /diːˈsætjəɹeɪz/

Noun

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desaturase (plural desaturases)

  1. (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of single to double bonds, especially in the production of essential fatty acids.

Spanish

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Verb

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desaturase

  1. first/third-person singular imperfect subjunctive of desaturar
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