triphosphatase

noun

tri·​phos·​pha·​tase (ˈ)trī-ˈfäs-fə-ˌtās, -ˌtāz How to pronounce triphosphatase (audio)
: an enzyme that catalyzes hydrolysis of a triphosphate see atpase

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“Triphosphatase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/triphosphatase. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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