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Word: Lactase
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century: from lactose+ -ase
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlakteɪz
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an enzyme which catalyses the hydrolysis of lactose to glucose and galactose.
Short Definition:enzyme which catalyses hydrolysis of lactose to glucose and galactose
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