thioesterase

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English

Etymology

From thioester +‎ -ase.

Noun

thioesterase (countable and uncountable, plural thioesterases)

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  1. (organic chemistry) Any of various enzymes of the esterase family that exhibit esterase activity specifically at a thiol group.