aminase

 [am-uh-neys, -neyz]  

am·i·nase

   [am-uh-neys, -neyz]
noun Biochemistry.
any of a group of enzymes that catalyze the hydrolysis of amino compounds, releasing the amino group and liberating nitrogen.
Origin:
amin- + -ase
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Aminase is always a great word to know.
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Symbol: Ne; atomic weight: 20.183; atomic number: 10
Symbol: P; atomic weight: 30.9738; atomic number: 15
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