English word myrosinase comes from English -ase (Used to form the names of enzymes.), English myrosin
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ase | English (eng) | Used to form the names of enzymes. |
| myrosin | English (eng) | An enzyme found in mustard plants, which hydrolyzes sinigrin. |
| myrosinase | English (eng) | (enzyme) Any of several defense-related enzymes, in plants such as mustard, that hydrolyze glycosides, thus releasing potentially toxic substances. |