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reductase
re·duc·tase [ ri dúk tàyss, ri dúk tàyz ] (plural re·duc·tas·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
reducing enzyme: an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reduction of an organic compound
[Early 20th century. <reduction]
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