Advertisement
Advertisement
peptidase
[ pep-ti-deys, -deyz ]
noun
, Biochemistry.
- any of the class of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of peptides or peptones to amino acids.
peptidase
/ ˈpɛptɪˌdeɪs; -ˌdeɪz /
noun
- any of a group of proteolytic enzymes that hydrolyse peptides to amino acids
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of peptidase1
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[pet-ri-kawr]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse