DECARBOXYLASE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

any of the enzymes that hydrolize the carboxyl group

Categories: Enzyme

Synonyms

Decarboxylase

🔗 Related Words

de – A related word in the same word family.

carboxyl – A related word in the same word family.

ase – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

These related words all descended from the same ancestor thousands of years ago.