PETN reductase

noun

A denitration enzyme which can break down penthrite (PETN) and nitroglycerine (GTN) by removing nitrite.

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Meanings

nounPETN reductase (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryA denitration enzyme which can break down penthrite (PETN) and nitroglycerine (GTN) by removing nitrite.
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