English word tannase comes from English -ase (Used to form the names of enzymes.), English tannic (Pertaining to, containing, or obtained from tannin.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ase | English (eng) | Used to form the names of enzymes. |
| tannic | English (eng) | Pertaining to, containing, or obtained from tannin. |
| tannase | English (eng) | (enzyme) Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of tannic acid to gallic acid. |