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synthetase

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Scrabble points
16
Words With Friends
15
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯s/
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/ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯s/ · /ˈsɪnθəteɪ̯z/

Definition of synthetase

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.
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noun

  1. Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.
  2. (dated)Such an enzyme that, more specifically, uses ATP as a source of energy.

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Etymology

From synthesis + -ase.

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