Definitions for lyase

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lyase ly·ase

Spelling: [lahy-eys, -eyz]

IPA: /ˈlaɪ eɪs, -eɪz/

Lyase is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 8 points.

You can make 74 anagrams from letters in lyase (aelsy).

Definitions for lyase

noun

1. any of various enzymes, as decarboxylase, that catalyze reactions involving the formation of or addition to a double bond.

Origin of lyase

1960-65; Greek lý(ein) to loosen, dissolve (see lysis) + -ase