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Meaning of lactonase | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A metalloenzyme, produced by certain bacteria, that targets and inactivates acylated homoserine lactones (AHLs)

countable, uncountable

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

lactonazi lactone lactonisation lactonitrile lactonization lactonohydrolase