# decarboxylase

> English word · Noun · IPA /diːkɑːˈbɒksɪleɪz/ · frequency rank #87,194

## Definitions
1. Any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of a carboxyl group, effectively removing carbon dioxide from a compound.

## Etymology
From de- + carboxyl + -ase.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/decarboxylase