Associations to the word «Phosphatase»

Wiktionary

PHOSPHATASE, noun. (enzyme) Any of several enzymes that hydrolyze phosphate esters, and are important in the metabolism of carbohydrates, nucleotides and phospholipids, and in the formation of bone.

Dictionary definition

PHOSPHATASE, noun. Any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates.

Wise words

To use the same words is not a sufficient guarantee of understanding; one must use the same words for the same genus of inward experience; ultimately one must have one's experiences in common.
Friedrich Nietzsche