SYNAPTASE

Etymology

Noun

synaptase (plural synaptases)

(chemistry) Emulsin.

Source: Wiktionary


Syn*ap"tase, n. Etym: [Gr. tase.] (Chem.)

Definition: A ferment resembling diastase, found in bitter almonds. Cf. Amygdalin, and Emulsin.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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