synthase

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noun

Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.

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Meanings

nounsynthase (plural synthases)

plural synthases

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

    Synonyms: synthetase

  2. datedSuch an enzyme that, more specifically, does not use ATP as a source of energy.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAny enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.

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Translations

Finnish syntaasi
  • syntaasiany enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound, but does not make use of ATP as a source of energy
Italian sintasi
  • sintasiany enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound, but does not make use of ATP as a source of energy
Polish syntaza
  • syntazaany enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound, but does not make use of ATP as a source of energy
Spanish sintasa
  • sintasaany enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound, but does not make use of ATP as a source of energy

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APA

synthase. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/synthase

MLA

“synthase.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/synthase. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “synthase,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/synthase.

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