peptidase

noun

pep·ti·dase ˈpep-tə-ˌdās

-ˌdāz

: an enzyme that hydrolyzes simple peptides or their derivatives

First Known Use

1918, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of peptidase was in 1918

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“Peptidase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peptidase. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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peptidase

noun

pep·ti·dase ˈpep-tə-ˌdās

-ˌdāz

: an enzyme that breaks down simple peptides

peptidase

noun

pep·ti·dase ˈpep-tə-ˌdās, -ˌdāz

: an enzyme that hydrolyzes simple peptides or their derivatives compare protease

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