lipase

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English

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Etymology

Borrowed from French lipase.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlaɪpeɪz/, /ˈlɪpeɪz/

Noun

lipase (plural lipases)

  1. (biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes which catalyses the hydrolysis of lipids.

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French

Noun

lipase f (plural lipases)

  1. lipase

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Portuguese

Noun

lipase f (plural lipases)

  1. (biochemistry) lipase (any enzyme which catalyses the hydrolysis of lipids)