English

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Etymology

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From de- +‎ halogen +‎ -ase.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /diːˈheɪlədʒəneɪz/

Noun

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dehalogenase (plural dehalogenases)

  1. (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the removal of a halogen atom from an organic halide