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Noun: phosphatase  'fós-fu,teys [N. Amer], 'fós-fu,teyz [Brit]
  1. Any of a group of enzymes that act as a catalyst in the hydrolysis of organic phosphates

Type of: enzyme

Encyclopedia: Phosphatase, alkaline