5 2 noun n Example sentence • There are several horse races scheduled for this weekend.
5 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• a relation that provides the foundation for something
Example sentence • The candles were placed on the bases of the cake.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
Example sentence • He had to get braces to straighten his teeth.
6 2 verb, noun v, n noun
• (Greek mythology) one of three sisters who were the givers of beauty and charm; a favorite subject for sculptors
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• make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
Example sentence • His good manners and graces impressed everyone he met.
6 3 verb v verb
• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
Example sentence • He abases himself before his boss to gain favor.
9 3 noun n noun
• a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
Example sentence • I bought two new bookcases for my home library.
10 3 noun n noun
• a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
Example sentence • He carried two briefcases on his business trip.
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7 3 verb v verb
• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
Example sentence • He debases himself by pandering to popular opinion.
7 3 verb v verb
• enclose in, or as if in, a case
Example sentence • The jewelry box encases a rare diamond necklace.
7 3 noun
• a slight convexity in the shaft of a column; compensates for the illusion of concavity that viewers experience when the sides are perfectly straight
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Example sentence • Bacterial gyrases are enzymes that help control the twisting and untwisting of DNA strands.
7 3 noun n noun
• an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of a proenzyme to an active enzyme
Example sentence • The protein kinases are enzymes that transfer phosphate groups to other proteins.
8 3 noun n noun
• any of a group of enzymes (trade name Lactaid) that hydrolyze lactose to glucose and galactose
Example sentence • Individuals with lactose intolerance lack sufficient amounts of lactases .
5 2 verb v verb
• To use a laser beam on, as for cutting.
Example sentence • He lases the tumor to remove it.
6 3 noun n noun
• Any of many classes of enzyme that catalyze the breaking of a specific form of bond
Example sentence • Researchers are studying the mechanism by which lyases function in metabolic pathways.
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Example sentence • The activity of mutases can be regulated by genetic factors.
8 3 noun n noun
• someone deranged and possibly dangerous
Example sentence • I can't believe there are so many nutcases in this town.
5 2 verb
• tear down so as to make flat with the ground
9 3 verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj noun
• a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
Example sentence • The art gallery has some stunning showcases of contemporary paintings.
6 2 noun n noun
• an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped
8 3 noun n noun
• the lowest molding of an architectural base or of a baseboard
Example sentence • The construction crew poured concrete to create the subbases for the new building.
8 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the molding or border above the base of a structure (a pedestal or podium or wall)
Example sentence • The surbases in the classroom needed to be replaced due to wear and tear.
6 3 noun n noun
• an edict of the Russian tsar
Example sentence • The Tsar issued ukases to enforce his authority.
7 3 verb v verb
• To take out of a case or covering; to uncover.
Example sentence • He uncases his luggage to find his passport.
5 2 noun n noun
• an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
Example sentence • She placed a bouquet of roses in the two vases on the table.
10 3 noun n noun
• The casing that holds the mechanism of a watch.
Example sentence • She had a collection of antique watchcases .
7 3 noun n noun
• a complex of enzymes that cause glycolysis; originally found in yeast but also present in higher organisms
Example sentence • The zymases in yeast are responsible for converting sugar into alcohol.
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Example sentence • Many aldolases are found in plants.
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Example sentence • The activity of amidases can be influenced by pH.
14 6 verb, noun v, n noun
• inhibition of the growth of bacteria
Example sentence • The study showed that the drug had bacteriostatic properties and caused bacteriostases .
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• an organized body of related information
Example sentence • I need to update the company's customer databases .
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Example sentence • Researchers are studying the properties of dextranases for industrial applications.
14 6 noun n
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Example sentence • Scientists have discovered new variants of galactosidases in certain bacteria.
12 5 noun n
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Example sentence • There are different types of glucosidases found in various organisms.
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Example sentence • Deficiency of certain glycosidases can lead to metabolic disorders.
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Example sentence • These hexokinases catalyze the phosphorylation of glucose into glucose-6-phosphate.
9 4 noun n noun
• A length of double-stranded DNA containing two thousand nucleotides, one thousand on each strand
Example sentence • The DNA sequence contained nearly 500 kilobases .
11 5 noun n noun
• Any one of a group of enzymes that produce bioluminescence by oxidizing luciferin.
Example sentence • Researchers have discovered a new strain of luciferases in deep-sea organisms.
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Example sentence • Some methylases play an important role in the methylation of DNA.
11 5 noun n noun
• any of a series of triclinic feldspars that form rocks
Example sentence • Geologists often study the formation of oligoclases in rocks.
10 4 noun n noun
• any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
Example sentence • The activity of peptidases is crucial for proper digestion.
14 5 noun n
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Example sentence • The activity of phosphokinases can be regulated by various factors.
11 4 noun n noun
• any enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of proteins into smaller peptide fractions and amino acids by a process known as proteolysis
Example sentence • The activity of proteinases can be inhibited by specific molecules.
10 4 noun n noun
• an enzyme that catalyses the biochemical reduction of some specified substance
Example sentence • There are several types of reductases in the human body.
9 4 noun n
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Example sentence • The scientist studied the rheobases of various muscle groups.
11 4 noun n noun
• A tree of species Sassafras albidum of the eastern United States and Asia having mitten-shaped leaves and red, aromatic heartwood.
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Example sentence • Deficiency in sulfatases can lead to various metabolic disorders.
11 4 noun n
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Example sentence • Ribosomes rely on synthetases to attach the correct amino acids to tRNA molecules during protein synthesis.
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