isomerase

i·som·er·ase

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-som-uh-reys, -reyz]
- /aɪˈsɒm əˌreɪs, -ˌreɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-som-uh-reys, -reyz]
- /aɪˈsɒm əˌreɪs, -ˌreɪz/

Definitions of isomerase word

noun isomerase any of a class of enzymes that catalyze reactions involving intramolecular rearrangements. 1
noun isomerase An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a specified compound to an isomer. 1
noun isomerase any enzyme that catalyses the conversion of one isomeric form of a compound to another 0
noun isomerase any of a class of enzymes that act as catalysts in chemical reactions in which certain compounds are converted into their isomers 0

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Origin of isomerase

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; isomer + -ase

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isomerase popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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