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phosphatase
phos·pha·tase [ fósfə tàyss, fósfə tàyz ] (plural phos·pha·tas·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
enzyme acting on phosphoric acid: an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of phosphate esters and the transfer of phosphate groups
[Early 20th century. <phosphate]
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