desaturase

English

Etymology

desaturate +‎ -ase

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /diːˈsætʃəɹeɪz/, /diːˈsætjəɹeɪz/

Noun

desaturase (plural desaturases)

1. (biochemistry) Any enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of single to double bonds, especially in the production of essential fatty acids.

Spanish

Verb

desaturase

1. first/third-person singular imperfect subjunctive of desaturar