hydrogenase

noun hy·drog·e·nase \hī-ˈdrä-jə-ˌnās, -ˌnāz\

Definition of HYDROGENASE

: an enzyme of various microorganisms that promotes the formation and utilization of gaseous hydrogen

1900

Medical Dictionary

noun hy·drog·e·nase \hī-ˈdräj-ə-ˌnās, -ˌnāz\

: an enzyme of various microorganisms that promotes the formation and utilization of gaseous hydrogen

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