English word peroxidase comes from English peroxide, English -ase (Used to form the names of enzymes.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| peroxide | English (eng) | (inorganic chemistry) a divalent radical or anion containing two oxygen atoms linked by a covalent bond; any substance containing this group which yields hydrogen peroxide when treated with an acid. (organic chemistry) Any unstable compound or general formula R-O-O-R'. Hydrogen peroxide, especially an aqueous solution used as a bleach (transitive) to treat (something) with hydrogen peroxide, [...] |
| -ase | English (eng) | Used to form the names of enzymes. |
| peroxidase | English (eng) | (enzyme) Any of a class of enzymes that act on substrates such as hydrogen peroxide and organic hydroperoxides such as lipid peroxides. |