esterase

noun es·ter·ase \ˈes-tə-ˌrās, -ˌrāz\

Definition of ESTERASE

: an enzyme that accelerates the hydrolysis or synthesis of esters

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noun es·ter·ase \ˈes-tə-ˌrās, -ˌrāz\

: an enzyme that accelerates the hydrolysis or synthesis of esters

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