dextranase
noun
dex·tran·ase
ˈdek-strə-ˌnās 
-ˌnāz
: a hydrolase that prevents tooth decay by breaking down dextran and eliminating dental plaque
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dextranase
noun
dex·tran·ase
-strə-ˌnās, -ˌnāz
: a hydrolase that prevents tooth decay by breaking down dextran and eliminating plaque
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