butyrinase

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noun

The enzyme triacylglycerol lipase, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of ester linkages of triglycerides.

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Meanings

nounbutyrinase (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryThe enzyme triacylglycerol lipase, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of ester linkages of triglycerides.

Origin

From butyrin + -ase.

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butyrinase. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/butyrinase

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