noun
- An enzyme that catalyzes the addition or removal of water molecules in biochemical reactions.
Usage: technical; biochemistry
Examples
- Hydrase enzymes play a crucial role in breaking down complex molecules during digestion.
- The hydrase catalyzed the hydration reaction by facilitating water addition to the substrate.
- Researchers studied how hydrase activity affects metabolic pathways in cells.
- Different types of hydrase enzymes are found throughout living organisms.