apyrase

ap·y·rase

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ap-uh-reys, -reyz]
- /ˈæp əˌreɪs, -ˌreɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ap-uh-reys, -reyz]
- /ˈæp əˌreɪs, -ˌreɪz/

Definitions of apyrase word

noun apyrase any of various enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of adenosine triphosphate, yielding a phosphate and energy 3
noun apyrase a relatively nonspecific ATPase occurring in plants and molds. 1
noun apyrase (enzyme) Any of a family of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP, releasing phosphate and available energy. 1
noun apyrase (biochemistry) Any of a family of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of ATP, releasing phosphate and available energy. 0

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Origin of apyrase

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

1940-45; a(denyl)pyr(ophosphat)ase; see adenosine triphosphatase

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Parts of speech for Apyrase

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apyrase popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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