iodoperoxidase

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noun

Any enzyme that, in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, catalyzes the iodination of a hydrocarbon.

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Meanings

nouniodoperoxidase (plural iodoperoxidases)

plural iodoperoxidases

  1. biochemistryAny enzyme that, in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, catalyzes the iodination of a hydrocarbon.

Origin

From iodo- + peroxide + -ase.

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iodoperoxidase. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/iodoperoxidase

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