trehalase

noun

tre·​ha·​lase tri-ˈhäl-ˌās, -ˌāz How to pronounce trehalase (audio)
: an enzyme that accelerates the hydrolysis of trehalose and is found in yeasts and molds

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“Trehalase.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/trehalase. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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