denominate
Having a specific name or denominationHaving a specific name or denomination; specified in the concrete as opposed to abstract; thus, 7 feet is a denominate quantity, while 7 is mere abstract quantity or number.
» Pineapples contain an enzyme denominated bromelain that decomposes some proteins.
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2 senses(archaic, not comparable)Having a specific name or denomination; specified in the concrete as opposed to abstract; thus, 7 feet is a denominate quantity, while 7 is mere abstract quantity or number.
(not comparable, obsolete)Denominated, named.
Examples
1 sentencesPineapples contain an enzyme denominated bromelain that decomposes some proteins.
See also
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