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invertase

 

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Noun invertase has 1 sense
  1. invertase, saccharase, sucrase - an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into glucose and fructose
    --1 is a kind of disaccharidase

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Invertase

Definition: Invertase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose into its component sugars, glucose and fructose.

Examples:

As a noun:

  1. The production of invertase is crucial in the fermentation process of making beer.
  2. Invertase is commonly used in the confectionery industry to create soft centers in chocolates.
  3. Some people with lactose intolerance use invertase to help digest lactose.

As a verb:

  1. You can add invertase to your recipe to invert sugar and enhance the flavor of your baked goods.
  2. The chef inverted the sucrose using invertase, resulting in a sweet syrup.

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