urethanase

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noun

A hydrolase enzyme that catalyzes the reaction of urethane and water into ethanol, carbon dioxide, and ammonia.

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Meanings

nounurethanase (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiochemistryA hydrolase enzyme that catalyzes the reaction of urethane and water into ethanol, carbon dioxide, and ammonia.

Origin

From urethane + -ase.

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

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“urethanase.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/urethanase. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “urethanase,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/urethanase.

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