hydrolases

/ˈhaɪdrəleɪsɪz/
noun
  1. Plural of hydrolase; a group of enzymes that break down compounds by adding water.
    • The lab tested several hydrolases to see which one worked best on the oil spill.
    • Different hydrolases work on different types of food molecules in your stomach.
    • Plants produce hydrolases to recycle nutrients from old leaves.
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