hydrogenase

noun

hy·​drog·​e·​nase hī-ˈdrä-jə-ˌnās How to pronounce hydrogenase (audio)
-ˌnāz
: an enzyme of various microorganisms that promotes the formation and utilization of gaseous hydrogen

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The hydrogenase also dramatically improves the amount of energy that’s produced and stored. Fox News, 7 Sep. 2018

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First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hydrogenase was in 1900

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“Hydrogenase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydrogenase. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

hydrogenase

noun
hy·​drog·​e·​nase hī-ˈdräj-ə-ˌnās, -ˌnāz How to pronounce hydrogenase (audio)
: an enzyme of various microorganisms that promotes the formation and utilization of gaseous hydrogen
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