carboxylase

noun

car·box·yl·ase | \ kär-ˈbäk-sə-ˌlās

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Definition of carboxylase

: an enzyme that catalyzes decarboxylation or carboxylation

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The problem lies with an enzyme known as rubisco, short for ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Scientists Tweak Photosynthesis and Boost Crop Growth by 40 Percent," 4 Jan. 2019

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carboxylic acid

carboxymethylcellulose

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carboxylase

noun

car·box·yl·ase | \ kär-ˈbäk-sə-ˌlās, -ˌlāz

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Medical Definition of carboxylase

: an enzyme that catalyzes decarboxylation or carboxylation

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