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Definition of galactase in English:

galactase

noun

Biochemistry

  • 1rare A proteolytic enzyme present in milk.

  • 2Any of certain enzymes involved in the breakdown of galactose.

Origin

Late 19th century. From galacto- + -ase.

Pronunciation

galactase

/ɡəˈlakteɪz/