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synthase

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: synthetase

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Such an enzyme that, more specifically, does not use ATP as a source of energy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: dated

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  • Finnish: syntaasi — any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound, but does not make use of ATP as a source of energy
  • Italian: sintasi — any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound, but does not make use of ATP as a source of energy
  • Polish: syntaza — any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound, but does not make use of ATP as a source of energy
  • Spanish: sintasa — any enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a biological compound, but does not make use of ATP as a source of energy
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