translocase
translocase · translocases
An enzyme that assists in moving another molecule, usually across a membraneAn enzyme that assists in moving another molecule, usually across a membrane.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)An enzyme that assists in moving another molecule, usually across a membrane.
(countable, historical, uncountable)The protein now called elongation factor G.
Origin
Blend of translocate + -ase.Blend of translocate + -ase.
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Forms
plural: translocases| Singular | translocase |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable