Noun: tyrosinase ti'ró-si,neys or tI'ró-si,neyz or 'tI-ru-si,neyz
- An enzyme, similar to catechol oxidase, that catalyses the production of phenolic pigments such as melanin
"Tyrosinase is involved in the browning of fruits and vegetables";
- monophenol monooxygenase
Derived forms: tyrosinases
Type of: enzyme
Encyclopedia: Tyrosinase