invertase

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Synonyms: inverse, invertable, inverts, invirase, convertase, interbase, invertases

Antonyms: inverse, invertable, inverts, invirase, convertase, interbase, invertases

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|enzyme|organic compound}} An [[enzyme]] that [[catalyze]]s the [[hydrolysis]] of [[sucrose]] into [[glucose]] and [[fructose]] ([[invert sugar]]), used by [[bee]]s to produce [[honey]] and in the food industry to soften chocolate.

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