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English
Etymology
Borrowed from French lipase.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlaɪpeɪz/, /ˈlɪpeɪz/
Noun
lipase (plural lipases)
- (biochemistry) Any of a group of enzymes which catalyses the hydrolysis of lipids.
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French
Noun
lipase f (plural lipases)
- lipase
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Portuguese
Noun
lipase f (plural lipases)
- (biochemistry) lipase (any enzyme which catalyses the hydrolysis of lipids)