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biocatalyst

[ bahy-oh-kat-l-ist ]

noun

Biochemistry.


biocatalyst

/ ˌbaɪəʊˈkætəlɪst; ˌbaɪəʊˌkætəˈlɪtɪk /

noun

  1. a chemical, esp an enzyme, that initiates or increases the rate of a biochemical reaction
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • biocatalytic, adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of biocatalyst1

First recorded in 1930–35; bio- + catalyst
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Example Sentences

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The researchers found these powerful biocatalysts in bacteria.

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"We also believe that our findings can be transferred to other biocatalysts."

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I guess I must have done something wrong during one of the construction steps — the wrong biocatalyst maybe, or the wrong temperature?

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Still, the emerging methods for producing biodegradable plastic offer a perfect example of how greener solvents and more effective biocatalysts can contribute to generating a circular economy in a major industry.

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In terms of gaining a foothold in the market, Microvi’s biocatalyst system “would be scalable probably within five years,” says Umble, who is an unpaid adviser to the company.

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