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cellobiose
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cellulase
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cellulase
cel·lu·lase [ séllyə làyss, séllyə làyz ]


noun 
Definition:
 
enzyme that breaks down cellulose: an enzyme that converts cellulose into sugars
[Early 20th century. <cellulose]
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