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phosphatase

Pronunciation: /ˈfɒsfəteɪz/

Definition of phosphatase

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of organic phosphates in a specified (acid or alkaline) environment.

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