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nuclease


nu·cle·ase

noun \ˈnü-klē-ˌās, ˈnyü-, -ˌāz\

Definition of NUCLEASE

: any of various enzymes that promote hydrolysis of nucleic acids

First Known Use of NUCLEASE

1902

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