Peroxidase

Pronunciation: /ˈpɝˈɑksɪˌdeɪz/

Peroxidase (noun)

  1. A type of enzyme that speeds up reactions using hydrogen peroxide or similar peroxides.
  2. An enzyme that helps move electrons during oxidation reactions, often breaking down harmful peroxide compounds.

Examples

  • Peroxidase breaks down peroxide in the lab.
  • The peroxidase enzyme helps reduce peroxide safely.