Oxidase

[ɔksiˈdaːzə]

/[ɔksiˈdaːzə]/ noun

The verdict

“Oxidase” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Enzym, das Sauerstoff überträgt beziehungsweise oxidierend wirkt

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Index DE-oxidase · Oxidase · German

Oxidase · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "O" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Oxidase
PropertyValue
HeadwordOxidase
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ɔksiˈdaːzə]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Oxidase“ im Deutschen

Oxidaseschafft es nicht in die Top 100.000 des Deutschen: Zone für Fach-, Alt- oder Seltenwortschatz.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Oxidase is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ɔksiˈdaːzə]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Enzym, das Sauerstoff überträgt beziehungsweise oxidierend wirkt".

Zero misspellings are on record for Oxidase in our index, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Oxidase, spelled O-X-I-D-A-S-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Enzym, das Sauerstoff überträgt beziehungsweise oxidierend wirkt

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how Oxidase appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. „Da diese gleichzeitig den Aldehyd zur Carbonsäure oxidiert, handelt es sich um eine Oxidase mit gemischter Funktion.“

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Oxidase"?
"Oxidase" is spelled O-X-I-D-A-S-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ɔksiˈdaːzə].
What does "Oxidase" mean?
As a noun, "Oxidase" means: Enzym, das Sauerstoff überträgt beziehungsweise oxidierend wirkt
How do you pronounce "Oxidase"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Oxidase" is [ɔksiˈdaːzə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Oxidase" come from?
"Oxidase" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list