desaturase

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

desaturate +‎ -ase

Pronunciation[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

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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[edit]

Verb[edit]

desaturase

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