Peroxidase
Pronunciation: /ˈpɝˈɑksɪˌdeɪz/
Peroxidase (noun)
- A type of enzyme that speeds up reactions using hydrogen peroxide or similar peroxides.
- 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.