nitrogenase
nitrogenase · nitrogenases
Any enzyme, especially in nitrogen-fixing bacteria, that catalyzes the conversion of…Any enzyme, especially in nitrogen-fixing bacteria, that catalyzes the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia.
Meaning
1 sensesAny enzyme, especially in nitrogen-fixing bacteria, that catalyzes the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia.
an enzyme of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms that catalyzes the conversion of nitrogen to ammonia
Origin
Ancient Greek δῐῐ̈́στημῐ (dĭĭ̈́stēmĭ)Ancient Greek δῐῐ̈́στημῐ (dĭĭ̈́stēmĭ)
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Forms
plural: nitrogenases| Singular | nitrogenase |
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See also
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