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ligase

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪgeɪz/
Definition of ligase

noun

Biochemistry
  • an enzyme which brings about ligation of DNA or another substance.

Origin:

1960s: from Latin ligare 'to bind' + -ase

ligase in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of ligase in the US English dictionary