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ureotelic
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urethane
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urease
u·re·ase [ yree àyss, yree àyz ] or u·rase [ yr àyss, yr àyz ]


noun 
Definition:
 
enzyme: an enzyme in some bacteria and seeds that breaks down urea to produce carbon dioxide and ammonia
[Late 19th century. <urea + -ase]
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