PECTINASE


Meaning of PECTINASE in English

ˈpektə̇ˌnäs, -āz noun

( -s )

Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary pectin + -ase

: an enzyme or complex of enzymes that catalyzes the hydrolysis of pectic substances ; especially : the polygalacturonase that is active toward pectic acid

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