oxidase

American  

[ok-si-deys, -deyz] / ˈɒk sɪˌdeɪs, -ˌdeɪz /

noun

Biochemistry.

1. any of a class of oxidoreductases that catalyze the oxidation of a substrate by molecular oxygen with the formation, in most cases, of hydrogen peroxide.

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oxidase British  

/ -ˌdeɪz, ˈɒksɪˌdeɪs /

noun

1. any of a group of enzymes that bring about biological oxidation

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Other Word Forms

• oxidasic adjective

Etymology

Origin of oxidase

First recorded in 1895–1900; oxide + -ase

Example Sentences

In this study, the researchers used a zeolite called iron-modified aluminum silicate, paired with an enzyme called alcohol oxidase.

From Science Daily

Ado is originally an oxidase enzyme that adds an oxygen atom to the substrate -- isoeugenol.

From Science Daily

To achieve that goal, the team developed a treatment encapsulating an enzyme called lactate oxidase into a tiny nanocapsule that reduces lactate levels and releases hydrogen peroxide in the tumor.

From Science Daily

Just like apples that turn brown after slicing, eggplants also contain the enzyme polyphenol oxidase.

From Salon

When printed on fabric and worn, pH indicators, for example, could convey information about skin health or dehydration; lactate oxidase could measure a wearer's fatigue levels.

From Scientific American