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translocase

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.15 in modern English

Syllables
translo-case
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An enzyme that assists in moving another molecule, usually across a membrane.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The protein now called elongation factor G.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

Blend of translocate + -ase.

Usage

Inflected Forms

translocases (plural)

Questions

What does translocase mean?
An enzyme that assists in moving another molecule, usually across a membrane.
Where does translocase come from?
Blend of translocate + -ase.

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