LYASE


Meaning of LYASE in English

/luy"ays, -ayz/ , n. Biochem.

any of various enzymes, as decarboxylase, that catalyze reactions involving the formation of or addition to a double bond.

[ 1960-65; lý ( ein ) to loosen, dissolve (see LYSIS) + -ASE ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .