ASE

¹ American  

Or A.S.E.

1. American Stock Exchange.

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-ase ² American  

1. a suffix used in the names of enzymes.

   oxidase.

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-ase British  

suffix

1. indicating an enzyme

   oxidase

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–ase Scientific  

1. A suffix used to form the names of enzymes. It is often added to the name of the compound that the enzyme breaks down, as in lactase, which breaks down lactose. It is also added to a word describing the enzyme's activity, as in transferase, which catalyzes the transfer of a chemical group from one molecule to another, or reductase, which catalyzes the reduction of an organic compound.

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Etymology

Origin of -ase

Extracted from diastase

Example Sentences

The Singapore-listed company’s share placement with warrants to ASE Technology will raise proceeds for AEM to support its continued expansion in Taiwan and integration of its test technologies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"We hope to lead by example and inspire more industry players to contribute to building a resilient global smart manufacturing and equipment cluster," ASE Chief Executive Tien Wu said in a statement.

From Reuters • Sep. 28, 2022

Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power had been engaging in negotiations with ASE as the preferred bidder for the turbine-related project since December, before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February this year.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 25, 2022

ASE is a subsidiary of Rosatom, a state-owned Russian nuclear conglomerate.

From Washington Times • Aug. 25, 2022

“When Books Went to War” is at its most compelling when it lets the ASE program speak for itself, through dramatic anecdotes or quotes from servicemen.

From Washington Post • Jan. 30, 2015