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lyase

ly·ase
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahy-eys, -eyz]
    • /ˈlaɪ eɪs, -eɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahy-eys, -eyz]
    • /ˈlaɪ eɪs, -eɪz/

Definitions of lyase word

  • noun lyase any of various enzymes, as decarboxylase, that catalyze reactions involving the formation of or addition to a double bond. 1
  • noun lyase An enzyme that catalyzes the joining of specified molecules or groups by a double bond. 1
  • noun lyase any enzyme that catalyses the separation of two parts of a molecule by the formation of a double bond between them 0
  • noun lyase any of a class of enzymes that act as catalysts in chemical reactions involving double bonds 0
  • noun lyase (biochemistry) Any of many classes of enzyme that catalyze the breaking of a specific form of bond. 0

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Origin of lyase

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; < Greek lý(ein) to loosen, dissolve (see lysis) + -ase

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Parts of speech for Lyase

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lyase popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

lyase usage trend in Literature

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