synthetase

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English

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Etymology

From synthesis +‎ -ase.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯s/, /ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯z/
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Noun

synthetase (plural synthetases)

  1. Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.
    Synonym: synthase
  2. (dated) Such an enzyme that, more specifically, uses ATP as a source of energy.
    Coordinate term: synthase

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