rhodanese

noun

rho·​da·​nese ˈrōd-ə-ˌnēz, -ˌnēs How to pronounce rhodanese (audio)
: a crystallizable enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of cyanide and thiosulfate to thiocyanate and sulfite and that occurs in animal tissues and bacteria

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“Rhodanese.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rhodanese. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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